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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.16, 823.16 and 375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.16, 823.16 and 375.64 is: 518.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.16 : 823.16 = 375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.16/823.16 = 375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.16x = 823.16 × 375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.16x = 309,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,210.70/596.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.67

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