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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.67, 897.22 and 337.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.67, 897.22 and 337.87 is: 507.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.67 : 897.22 = 337.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.67/897.22 = 337.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.67x = 897.22 × 337.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.67x = 303,145.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,145.27/597.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.21

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