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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.26, 824.33 and 376.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.26, 824.33 and 376.06 is: 519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.26 : 824.33 = 376.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.26/824.33 = 376.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.26x = 824.33 × 376.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.26x = 309,997.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,997.54/597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.03

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