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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.73, 825.02 and 361.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.73, 825.02 and 361.75 is: 499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.73 : 825.02 = 361.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.73/825.02 = 361.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.73x = 825.02 × 361.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.73x = 298,450.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,450.99/597.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.31

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