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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.34, 823.98 and 375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.34, 823.98 and 375.94 is: 518.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.34 : 823.98 = 375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.34/823.98 = 375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.34x = 823.98 × 375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.34x = 309,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,767.04/597.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.58

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