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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.58, 895.85 and 207.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.58, 895.85 and 207.31 is: 310.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.58 : 895.85 = 207.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.58/895.85 = 207.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.58x = 895.85 × 207.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.58x = 185,715.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,715.39/597.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.78

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