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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.63, 897.53 and 366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.63, 897.53 and 366.93 is: 551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.63 : 897.53 = 366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.63/897.53 = 366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.63x = 897.53 × 366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.63x = 329,330.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,330.91/597.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.06

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