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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.44, 824.47 and 361.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.44, 824.47 and 361.39 is: 498.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.44 : 824.47 = 361.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.44/824.47 = 361.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.44x = 824.47 × 361.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.44x = 297,951.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,951.09/597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.72

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