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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.88, 895.76 and 367.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.88, 895.76 and 367.03 is: 549.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.88 : 895.76 = 367.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.88/895.76 = 367.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.88x = 895.76 × 367.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.88x = 328,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,771.45/597.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.89

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