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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.07, 823.42 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.07, 823.42 and 387.04 is: 533.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.07 : 823.42 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.07/823.42 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.07x = 823.42 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.07x = 318,696.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,696.48/597.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.77

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