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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.51, 824.85 and 401.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.51, 824.85 and 401.34 is: 554.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.51 : 824.85 = 401.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.51/824.85 = 401.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.51x = 824.85 × 401.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.51x = 331,045.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,045.30/597.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.04

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