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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.21, 824.22 and 364.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.21, 824.22 and 364.34 is: 502.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.21 : 824.22 = 364.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.21/824.22 = 364.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.21x = 824.22 × 364.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.21x = 300,292.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,292.19/597.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.83

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