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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.68, 824.49 and 387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.68, 824.49 and 387.59 is: 534.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.68 : 824.49 = 387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.68/824.49 = 387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.68x = 824.49 × 387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.68x = 319,566.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,566.14/597.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.68

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