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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.67, 895.89 and 365.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.67, 895.89 and 365.95 is: 548.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.67 : 895.89 = 365.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.67/895.89 = 365.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.67x = 895.89 × 365.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.67x = 327,850.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,850.95/597.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.55

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