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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.72, 894.48 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.72, 894.48 and 366.54 is: 548.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.72 : 894.48 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.72/894.48 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.72x = 894.48 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.72x = 327,862.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,862.70/597.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.52

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