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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.26, 824.25 and 376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.26, 824.25 and 376.28 is: 519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.26 : 824.25 = 376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.26/824.25 = 376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.26x = 824.25 × 376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.26x = 310,144.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,144.67/597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.28

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