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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.90, 825.09 and 365.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.90, 825.09 and 365.03 is: 503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.90 : 825.09 = 365.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.90/825.09 = 365.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.90x = 825.09 × 365.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.90x = 301,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,178.48/597.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.73

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