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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.86, 823.74 and 375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.86, 823.74 and 375.82 is: 518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.86 : 823.74 = 375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.86/823.74 = 375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.86x = 823.74 × 375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.86x = 309,577.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,577.97/596.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.68

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