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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.78, 824.87 and 349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.78, 824.87 and 349.04 is: 481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.78 : 824.87 = 349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.78/824.87 = 349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.78x = 824.87 × 349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.78x = 287,906.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,906.76/597.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.63

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