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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.78, 824.04 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.78, 824.04 and 364.50 is: 502.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.78 : 824.04 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.78/824.04 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.78x = 824.04 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.78x = 300,362.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,362.58/597.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.46

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