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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.45, 824.78 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.45, 824.78 and 376.74 is: 520.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.45 : 824.78 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.45/824.78 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.45x = 824.78 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.45x = 310,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,725.73/597.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.09

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