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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.84, 897.63 and 366.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.84, 897.63 and 366.99 is: 551.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.84 : 897.63 = 366.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.84/897.63 = 366.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.84x = 897.63 × 366.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.84x = 329,421.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,421.23/597.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.02

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