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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.26, 824.01 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.26, 824.01 and 348.50 is: 480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.26 : 824.01 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.26/824.01 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.26x = 824.01 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.26x = 287,163.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,163.36/597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.80

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