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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.44, 824.36 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.44, 824.36 and 361.32 is: 498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.44 : 824.36 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.44/824.36 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.44x = 824.36 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.44x = 297,857.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,857.76/597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.56

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