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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.54, 895.23 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.54, 895.23 and 340.50 is: 510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.54 : 895.23 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.54/895.23 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.54x = 895.23 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.54x = 304,825.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,825.82/597.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.13

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