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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.88, 823.91 and 375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.88, 823.91 and 375.82 is: 518.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.88 : 823.91 = 375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.88/823.91 = 375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.88x = 823.91 × 375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.88x = 309,641.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,641.86/596.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.77

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