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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.97, 823.79 and 360.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.97, 823.79 and 360.98 is: 498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.97 : 823.79 = 360.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.97/823.79 = 360.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.97x = 823.79 × 360.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.97x = 297,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,368.50/596.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.13

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