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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.12, 823.90 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.12, 823.90 and 376.12 is: 518.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.12 : 823.90 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.12/823.90 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.12x = 823.90 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.12x = 309,885.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,885.27/597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.97

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