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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.34, 824.49 and 348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.34, 824.49 and 348.76 is: 481.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.34 : 824.49 = 348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.34/824.49 = 348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.34x = 824.49 × 348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.34x = 287,549.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,549.13/597.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.38

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