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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.76, 825.30 and 365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.76, 825.30 and 365.28 is: 504.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.76 : 825.30 = 365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.76/825.30 = 365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.76x = 825.30 × 365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.76x = 301,465.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,465.58/597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.33

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