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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.37, 897.91 and 351.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.37, 897.91 and 351.97 is: 527.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.37 : 897.91 = 351.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.37/897.91 = 351.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.37x = 897.91 × 351.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.37x = 316,032.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,032.89/599.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.28

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