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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.46, 896.14 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.46, 896.14 and 355.52 is: 533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.46 : 896.14 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.46/896.14 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.46x = 896.14 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.46x = 318,595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,595.69/597.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.25

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