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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.17, 823.70 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.17, 823.70 and 375.93 is: 518.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.17 : 823.70 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.17/823.70 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.17x = 823.70 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.17x = 309,651.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,651.66/597.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.54

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