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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.68, 823.62 and 376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.68, 823.62 and 376.04 is: 519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.68 : 823.62 = 376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.68/823.62 = 376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.68x = 823.62 × 376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.68x = 309,714.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,714.06/596.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.06

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