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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.70, 824.58 and 361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.70, 824.58 and 361.54 is: 498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.70 : 824.58 = 361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.70/824.58 = 361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.70x = 824.58 × 361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.70x = 298,118.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,118.65/597.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.78

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