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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.89, 823.85 and 376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.89, 823.85 and 376.14 is: 519.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.89 : 823.85 = 376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.89/823.85 = 376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.89x = 823.85 × 376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.89x = 309,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,884.50/596.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.16

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