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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.71, 896.03 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.71, 896.03 and 354.44 is: 531.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.71 : 896.03 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.71/896.03 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.71x = 896.03 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.71x = 317,587.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,587.10/597.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.34

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