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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.16, 824.12 and 348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.16, 824.12 and 348.56 is: 481.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.16 : 824.12 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.16/824.12 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.16x = 824.12 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.16x = 287,255.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,255.27/597.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.04

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