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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.81, 898.06 and 354.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.81, 898.06 and 354.49 is: 532.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.81 : 898.06 = 354.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.81/898.06 = 354.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.81x = 898.06 × 354.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.81x = 318,352.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,352.85/597.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.54

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