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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.35, 824.13 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.35, 824.13 and 373.13 is: 514.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.35 : 824.13 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.35/824.13 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.35x = 824.13 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.35x = 307,507.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,507.61/597.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.79

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