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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.98, 825.50 and 377.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.98, 825.50 and 377.06 is: 520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.98 : 825.50 = 377.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.98/825.50 = 377.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.98x = 825.50 × 377.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.98x = 311,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,259.85/597.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.52

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