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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.94, 823.83 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.94, 823.83 and 364.02 is: 502.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.94 : 823.83 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.94/823.83 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.94x = 823.83 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.94x = 299,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,890.60/596.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.38

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