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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.76, 824.76 and 349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.76, 824.76 and 349.04 is: 481.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.76 : 824.76 = 349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.76/824.76 = 349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.76x = 824.76 × 349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.76x = 287,874.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,874.23/597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.59

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