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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.70, 895.12 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.70, 895.12 and 337.08 is: 504.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.70 : 895.12 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.70/895.12 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.70x = 895.12 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.70x = 301,727.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,727.05/597.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.81

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