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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.72, 895.68 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.72, 895.68 and 354 is: 530.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.72 : 895.68 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.72/895.68 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.72x = 895.68 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.72x = 317,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,070.72/597.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.47

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