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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.65, 895.05 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.65, 895.05 and 365.72 is: 547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.65 : 895.05 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.65/895.05 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.65x = 895.05 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.65x = 327,333.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,333.21/597.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.71

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