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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.64, 823.09 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.64, 823.09 and 375.44 is: 517.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.64 : 823.09 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.64/823.09 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.64x = 823.09 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.64x = 309,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,015.50/596.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.93

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