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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.38, 823.20 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.38, 823.20 and 363.50 is: 501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.38 : 823.20 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.38/823.20 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.38x = 823.20 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.38x = 299,233.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,233.20/596.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.75

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