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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.52, 895.13 and 365.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.52, 895.13 and 365.74 is: 547.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.52 : 895.13 = 365.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.52/895.13 = 365.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.52x = 895.13 × 365.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.52x = 327,384.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,384.85/597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.91

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