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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.37, 824.42 and 345.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.37, 824.42 and 345.37 is: 476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.37 : 824.42 = 345.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.37/824.42 = 345.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.37x = 824.42 × 345.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.37x = 284,729.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,729.94/597.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.64

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