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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.71, 896.52 and 355.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.71, 896.52 and 355.77 is: 533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.71 : 896.52 = 355.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.71/896.52 = 355.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.71x = 896.52 × 355.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.71x = 318,953.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,953.14/597.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.63

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