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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.51, 895.91 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.51, 895.91 and 354.20 is: 531.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.51 : 895.91 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.51/895.91 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.51x = 895.91 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.51x = 317,329.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,329.55/597.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.09

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