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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.00, 823.92 and 375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.00, 823.92 and 375.94 is: 518.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.00 : 823.92 = 375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.00/823.92 = 375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.00x = 823.92 × 375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.00x = 309,746.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,746.22/597.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.83

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