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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.76, 825.02 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.76, 825.02 and 376.56 is: 519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.76 : 825.02 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.76/825.02 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.76x = 825.02 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.76x = 310,669.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,669.53/597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.72

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