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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.64, 894.84 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.64, 894.84 and 377.68 is: 565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.64 : 894.84 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.64/894.84 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.64x = 894.84 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.64x = 337,963.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,963.17/597.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.50

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