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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.99, 896.70 and 351.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.99, 896.70 and 351.26 is: 526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.99 : 896.70 = 351.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.99/896.70 = 351.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.99x = 896.70 × 351.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.99x = 314,974.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,974.84/597.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.72

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