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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.57, 824.54 and 376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.57, 824.54 and 376.13 is: 518.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.57 : 824.54 = 376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.57/824.54 = 376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.57x = 824.54 × 376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.57x = 310,134.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,134.23/597.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.99

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