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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.16, 824.52 and 364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.16, 824.52 and 364.60 is: 503.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.16 : 824.52 = 364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.16/824.52 = 364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.16x = 824.52 × 364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.16x = 300,619.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,619.99/597.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.42

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