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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.02, 824.88 and 376.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.02, 824.88 and 376.58 is: 519.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.02 : 824.88 = 376.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.02/824.88 = 376.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.02x = 824.88 × 376.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.02x = 310,633.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,633.31/598.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.44

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