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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.97, 824.05 and 375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.97, 824.05 and 375.88 is: 518.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.97 : 824.05 = 375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.97/824.05 = 375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.97x = 824.05 × 375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.97x = 309,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,742.32/596.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.86

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