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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.18, 823.97 and 387.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.18, 823.97 and 387.29 is: 534.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.18 : 823.97 = 387.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.18/823.97 = 387.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.18x = 823.97 × 387.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.18x = 319,118.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,118.37/597.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.37

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