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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.92, 825.12 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.92, 825.12 and 362.04 is: 499.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.92 : 825.12 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.92/825.12 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.92x = 825.12 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.92x = 298,726.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,726.44/597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.61

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