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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.38, 824.38 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.38, 824.38 and 364.50 is: 503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.38 : 824.38 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.38/824.38 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.38x = 824.38 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.38x = 300,485.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,485.60/597.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.01

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