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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.05, 824.11 and 387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.05, 824.11 and 387.24 is: 534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.05 : 824.11 = 387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.05/824.11 = 387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.05x = 824.11 × 387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.05x = 319,124.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,124.30/597.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.50

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