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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.75, 824.85 and 349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.75, 824.85 and 349.08 is: 481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.75 : 824.85 = 349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.75/824.85 = 349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.75x = 824.85 × 349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.75x = 287,938.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,938.64/597.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.70

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