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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.22, 824.31 and 364.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.22, 824.31 and 364.54 is: 503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.22 : 824.31 = 364.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.22/824.31 = 364.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.22x = 824.31 × 364.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.22x = 300,493.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,493.97/597.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.15

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