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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.38, 824.60 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.38, 824.60 and 376.32 is: 519.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.38 : 824.60 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.38/824.60 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.38x = 824.60 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.38x = 310,311.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,311.59/597.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.46

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