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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.66, 824.43 and 364.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.66, 824.43 and 364.62 is: 502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.66 : 824.43 = 364.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.66/824.43 = 364.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.66x = 824.43 × 364.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.66x = 300,603.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,603.67/597.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.97

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