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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.10, 822.63 and 375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.10, 822.63 and 375.18 is: 517.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.10 : 822.63 = 375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.10/822.63 = 375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.10x = 822.63 × 375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.10x = 308,634.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,634.32/596.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.76

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