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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.73, 824.82 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.73, 824.82 and 376.75 is: 519.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.73 : 824.82 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.73/824.82 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.73x = 824.82 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.73x = 310,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,750.94/597.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.89

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