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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.03, 823.80 and 375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.03, 823.80 and 375.96 is: 518.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.03 : 823.80 = 375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.03/823.80 = 375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.03x = 823.80 × 375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.03x = 309,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,715.85/597.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.76

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