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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.46, 823.09 and 375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.46, 823.09 and 375.54 is: 518.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.46 : 823.09 = 375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.46/823.09 = 375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.46x = 823.09 × 375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.46x = 309,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,103.22/596.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.23

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