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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.15, 824.47 and 373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.15, 824.47 and 373.17 is: 515.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.15 : 824.47 = 373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.15/824.47 = 373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.15x = 824.47 × 373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.15x = 307,667.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,667.47/597.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.23

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