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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.73, 823.46 and 375.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.73, 823.46 and 375.74 is: 518.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.73 : 823.46 = 375.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.73/823.46 = 375.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.73x = 823.46 × 375.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.73x = 309,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,400.86/596.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.49

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