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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.42, 823.11 and 363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.42, 823.11 and 363.68 is: 501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.42 : 823.11 = 363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.42/823.11 = 363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.42x = 823.11 × 363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.42x = 299,348.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,348.64/596.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.91

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