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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.97, 825.18 and 349.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.97, 825.18 and 349.30 is: 482.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.97 : 825.18 = 349.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.97/825.18 = 349.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.97x = 825.18 × 349.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.97x = 288,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,235.37/597.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.02

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