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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.46, 824.68 and 376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.46, 824.68 and 376.60 is: 519.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.46 : 824.68 = 376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.46/824.68 = 376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.46x = 824.68 × 376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.46x = 310,574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,574.49/597.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.82

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