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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.94, 823.83 and 361.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.94, 823.83 and 361.01 is: 498.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.94 : 823.83 = 361.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.94/823.83 = 361.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.94x = 823.83 × 361.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.94x = 297,410.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,410.87/596.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.23

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