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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.97, 823.55 and 364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.97, 823.55 and 364.23 is: 502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.97 : 823.55 = 364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.97/823.55 = 364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.97x = 823.55 × 364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.97x = 299,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,959.80/596.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.47

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