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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.34, 823.05 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.34, 823.05 and 363.60 is: 501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.34 : 823.05 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.34/823.05 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.34x = 823.05 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.34x = 299,260.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,260.98/596.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.83

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