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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.75, 895.61 and 366.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.75, 895.61 and 366.15 is: 548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.75 : 895.61 = 366.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.75/895.61 = 366.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.75x = 895.61 × 366.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.75x = 327,925.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,925.77/597.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.60

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