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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.95, 823.80 and 364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.95, 823.80 and 364.08 is: 502.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.95 : 823.80 = 364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.95/823.80 = 364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.95x = 823.80 × 364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.95x = 299,928.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,928.92/596.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.43

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