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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.12, 822.92 and 375.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.12, 822.92 and 375.39 is: 518.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.12 : 822.92 = 375.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.12/822.92 = 375.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.12x = 822.92 × 375.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.12x = 308,914.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,914.06/596.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.21

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