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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.90, 825.11 and 349.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.90, 825.11 and 349.27 is: 482.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.90 : 825.11 = 349.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.90/825.11 = 349.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.90x = 825.11 × 349.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.90x = 288,184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,184.42/597.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.00

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