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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.11, 824.04 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.11, 824.04 and 376.03 is: 518.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.11 : 824.04 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.11/824.04 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.11x = 824.04 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.11x = 309,863.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,863.76/597.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.94

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