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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.25, 824.25 and 364.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.25, 824.25 and 364.42 is: 502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.25 : 824.25 = 364.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.25/824.25 = 364.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.25x = 824.25 × 364.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.25x = 300,373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,373.19/597.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.93

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