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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.36, 825 and 575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.36, 825 and 575.76 is: 795.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.36 : 825 = 575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.36/825 = 575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.36x = 825 × 575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.36x = 475,002
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,002/597.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.17

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