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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.31, 824.38 and 387.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.31, 824.38 and 387.18 is: 534.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.31 : 824.38 = 387.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.31/824.38 = 387.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.31x = 824.38 × 387.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.31x = 319,182.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,182.48/597.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.37

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