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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.27, 824.00 and 363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.27, 824.00 and 363.99 is: 502.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.27 : 824.00 = 363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.27/824.00 = 363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.27x = 824.00 × 363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.27x = 299,925.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,925.94/597.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.16

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