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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.64, 896.04 and 366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.64, 896.04 and 366.58 is: 549.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.64 : 896.04 = 366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.64/896.04 = 366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.64x = 896.04 × 366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.64x = 328,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,470.34/597.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.61

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