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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.21, 822.03 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.21, 822.03 and 375.08 is: 517.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.21 : 822.03 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.21/822.03 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.21x = 822.03 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.21x = 308,327.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,327.01/596.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.14

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