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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.92, 897.35 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.92, 897.35 and 337.77 is: 506.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.92 : 897.35 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.92/897.35 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.92x = 897.35 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.92x = 303,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,096.22/597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.92

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