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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.18, 822.62 and 375.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.18, 822.62 and 375.01 is: 517.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.18 : 822.62 = 375.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.18/822.62 = 375.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.18x = 822.62 × 375.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.18x = 308,484.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,484.74/596.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.44

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