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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.01, 823.51 and 375.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.01, 823.51 and 375.58 is: 518.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.01 : 823.51 = 375.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.01/823.51 = 375.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.01x = 823.51 × 375.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.01x = 309,292.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,292.01/597.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.07

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