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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.03, 822.63 and 375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.03, 822.63 and 375.06 is: 517.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.03 : 822.63 = 375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.03/822.63 = 375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.03x = 822.63 × 375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.03x = 308,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,532.10/596.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.64

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