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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.04, 823.71 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.04, 823.71 and 387.48 is: 534.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.04 : 823.71 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.04/823.71 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.04x = 823.71 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.04x = 319,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,170.06/597.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.59

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