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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.56, 896.38 and 212.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.56, 896.38 and 212.81 is: 319.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.56 : 896.38 = 212.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.56/896.38 = 212.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.56x = 896.38 × 212.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.56x = 190,760.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,760.34/597.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.23

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