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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.51, 895.32 and 353.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.51, 895.32 and 353.43 is: 529.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.51 : 895.32 = 353.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.51/895.32 = 353.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.51x = 895.32 × 353.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.51x = 316,432.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,432.95/597.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.59

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