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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.20, 824.43 and 376.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.20, 824.43 and 376.49 is: 519.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.20 : 824.43 = 376.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.20/824.43 = 376.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.20x = 824.43 × 376.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.20x = 310,389.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,389.65/597.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.74

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