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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.03, 824.30 and 373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.03, 824.30 and 373.05 is: 515.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.03 : 824.30 = 373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.03/824.30 = 373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.03x = 824.30 × 373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.03x = 307,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,505.12/597.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.06

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