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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.54, 896.12 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.54, 896.12 and 354 is: 530.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.54 : 896.12 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.54/896.12 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.54x = 896.12 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.54x = 317,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,226.48/597.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.89

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