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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597, 824.13 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597, 824.13 and 364.26 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597 : 824.13 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597/824.13 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597x = 824.13 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597x = 300,197.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,197.59/597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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