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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.84, 825.36 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.84, 825.36 and 376.98 is: 520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.84 : 825.36 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.84/825.36 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.84x = 825.36 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.84x = 311,144.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,144.21/597.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.45

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