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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.25, 824.00 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.25, 824.00 and 376.12 is: 518.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.25 : 824.00 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.25/824.00 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.25x = 824.00 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.25x = 309,921.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,921.00/597.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.91

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