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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.56, 823.32 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.56, 823.32 and 363.76 is: 502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.56 : 823.32 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.56/823.32 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.56x = 823.32 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.56x = 299,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,490.88/596.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.03

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