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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.44, 824.32 and 364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.44, 824.32 and 364.48 is: 502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.44 : 824.32 = 364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.44/824.32 = 364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.44x = 824.32 × 364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.44x = 300,448.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,448.15/597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.89

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