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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.64, 825.16 and 376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.64, 825.16 and 376.70 is: 520.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.64 : 825.16 = 376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.64/825.16 = 376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.64x = 825.16 × 376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.64x = 310,837.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,837.77/597.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.11

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