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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.27, 824.33 and 376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.27, 824.33 and 376.25 is: 519.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.27 : 824.33 = 376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.27/824.33 = 376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.27x = 824.33 × 376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.27x = 310,148.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,148.87/597.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.27

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