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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.98, 896.34 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.98, 896.34 and 354.18 is: 530.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.98 : 896.34 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.98/896.34 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.98x = 896.34 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.98x = 317,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,465.70/597.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.90

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