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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598, 824.88 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598, 824.88 and 387.84 is: 534.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598 : 824.88 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598/824.88 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598x = 824.88 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598x = 319,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,921.46/598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.99

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