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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.00, 823.70 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.00, 823.70 and 361.08 is: 498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.00 : 823.70 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.00/823.70 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.00x = 823.70 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.00x = 297,424.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,424.05/597.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.20

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