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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.73, 823.64 and 360.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.73, 823.64 and 360.75 is: 497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.73 : 823.64 = 360.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.73/823.64 = 360.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.73x = 823.64 × 360.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.73x = 297,126.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,126.33/596.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.92

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