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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.28, 824.29 and 376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.28, 824.29 and 376.28 is: 519.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.28 : 824.29 = 376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.28/824.29 = 376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.28x = 824.29 × 376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.28x = 310,161.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,161.87/597.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.29

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