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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.78, 896.19 and 353.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.78, 896.19 and 353.82 is: 530.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.78 : 896.19 = 353.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.78/896.19 = 353.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.78x = 896.19 × 353.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.78x = 317,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,089.95/597.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.45

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