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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.72, 824.58 and 364.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.72, 824.58 and 364.98 is: 503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.72 : 824.58 = 364.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.72/824.58 = 364.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.72x = 824.58 × 364.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.72x = 300,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,955.21/597.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.51

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