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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.24, 823.50 and 364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.24, 823.50 and 364.14 is: 502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.24 : 823.50 = 364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.24/823.50 = 364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.24x = 823.50 × 364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.24x = 299,869.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,869.29/597.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.09

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