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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.67, 896.50 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.67, 896.50 and 366.32 is: 549.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.67 : 896.50 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.67/896.50 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.67x = 896.50 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.67x = 328,407.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,407.81/597.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.48

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