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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.97, 825.23 and 349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.97, 825.23 and 349.26 is: 481.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.97 : 825.23 = 349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.97/825.23 = 349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.97x = 825.23 × 349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.97x = 288,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,217.61/597.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.99

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