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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.05, 824.30 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.05, 824.30 and 376.32 is: 519.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.05 : 824.30 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.05/824.30 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.05x = 824.30 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.05x = 310,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,203.20/597.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.56

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