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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.57, 897.36 and 366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.57, 897.36 and 366.92 is: 551.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.57 : 897.36 = 366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.57/897.36 = 366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.57x = 897.36 × 366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.57x = 329,259.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,259.33/597.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.00

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