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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.90, 824.28 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.90, 824.28 and 376.74 is: 519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.90 : 824.28 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.90/824.28 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.90x = 824.28 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.90x = 310,539.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,539.25/597.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.38

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