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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.88, 825.28 and 376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.88, 825.28 and 376.82 is: 520.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.88 : 825.28 = 376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.88/825.28 = 376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.88x = 825.28 × 376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.88x = 310,982.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,982.01/597.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.14

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