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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.52, 896.52 and 366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.52, 896.52 and 366.42 is: 549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.52 : 896.52 = 366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.52/896.52 = 366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.52x = 896.52 × 366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.52x = 328,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,502.86/597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.78

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