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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.16, 823.93 and 364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.16, 823.93 and 364.29 is: 502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.16 : 823.93 = 364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.16/823.93 = 364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.16x = 823.93 × 364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.16x = 300,149.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,149.46/597.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.63

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