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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.63, 824.89 and 361.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.63, 824.89 and 361.59 is: 499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.63 : 824.89 = 361.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.63/824.89 = 361.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.63x = 824.89 × 361.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.63x = 298,271.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,271.98/597.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.09

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