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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.59, 824.51 and 364.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.59, 824.51 and 364.67 is: 503.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.59 : 824.51 = 364.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.59/824.51 = 364.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.59x = 824.51 × 364.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.59x = 300,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,672.24/597.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.14

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