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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.83, 823.98 and 375.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.83, 823.98 and 375.97 is: 519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.83 : 823.98 = 375.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.83/823.98 = 375.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.83x = 823.98 × 375.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.83x = 309,791.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,791.76/596.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.06

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