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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.04, 824.16 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.04, 824.16 and 348.60 is: 481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.04 : 824.16 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.04/824.16 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.04x = 824.16 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.04x = 287,302.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,302.18/597.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.21

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