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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.84, 823.70 and 375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.84, 823.70 and 375.96 is: 518.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.84 : 823.70 = 375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.84/823.70 = 375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.84x = 823.70 × 375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.84x = 309,678.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,678.25/596.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.86

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