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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.75, 824.96 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.75, 824.96 and 349.16 is: 481.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.75 : 824.96 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.75/824.96 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.75x = 824.96 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.75x = 288,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,039.78/597.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.87

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