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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.52, 823.35 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.52, 823.35 and 347.88 is: 480.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.52 : 823.35 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.52/823.35 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.52x = 823.35 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.52x = 286,427.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,427.00/596.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.16

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