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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.65, 823.07 and 375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.65, 823.07 and 375.18 is: 517.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.65 : 823.07 = 375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.65/823.07 = 375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.65x = 823.07 × 375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.65x = 308,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,800.34/596.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.56

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