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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.58, 823.59 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.58, 823.59 and 375.66 is: 518.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.58 : 823.59 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.58/823.59 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.58x = 823.59 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.58x = 309,389.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,389.82/596.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.61

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