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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.22, 824.16 and 348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.22, 824.16 and 348.52 is: 480.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.22 : 824.16 = 348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.22/824.16 = 348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.22x = 824.16 × 348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.22x = 287,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,236.24/597.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.96

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