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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.12, 824.16 and 364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.12, 824.16 and 364.48 is: 503.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.12 : 824.16 = 364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.12/824.16 = 364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.12x = 824.16 × 364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.12x = 300,389.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,389.84/597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.06

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