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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598, 825.42 and 365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598, 825.42 and 365.08 is: 503.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598 : 825.42 = 365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598/825.42 = 365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598x = 825.42 × 365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598x = 301,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,344.33/598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.92

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