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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.51, 824.31 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.51, 824.31 and 364.50 is: 502.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.51 : 824.31 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.51/824.31 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.51x = 824.31 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.51x = 300,461.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,461.00/597.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.86

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