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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.42, 824.49 and 364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.42, 824.49 and 364.68 is: 503.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.42 : 824.49 = 364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.42/824.49 = 364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.42x = 824.49 × 364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.42x = 300,675.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,675.01/597.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.29

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