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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.40, 823.92 and 375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.40, 823.92 and 375.96 is: 518.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.40 : 823.92 = 375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.40/823.92 = 375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.40x = 823.92 × 375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.40x = 309,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,760.96/597.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.52

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