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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596, 822.72 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596, 822.72 and 375.44 is: 518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596 : 822.72 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596/822.72 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596x = 822.72 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596x = 308,882.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,882.00/596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.26

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