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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598, 825.51 and 365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598, 825.51 and 365.26 is: 504.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598 : 825.51 = 365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598/825.51 = 365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598x = 825.51 × 365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598x = 301,525.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,525.78/598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.22

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