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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.31, 824.01 and 376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.31, 824.01 and 376.38 is: 519.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.31 : 824.01 = 376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.31/824.01 = 376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.31x = 824.01 × 376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.31x = 310,139.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,139.47/597.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.23

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