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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.76, 824.90 and 361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.76, 824.90 and 361.73 is: 499.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.76 : 824.90 = 361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.76/824.90 = 361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.76x = 824.90 × 361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.76x = 298,391.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,391.33/597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.18

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