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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.72, 896.85 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.72, 896.85 and 354.72 is: 532.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.72 : 896.85 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.72/896.85 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.72x = 896.85 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.72x = 318,130.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,130.63/597.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.24

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