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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.02, 825.27 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.02, 825.27 and 376.74 is: 519.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.02 : 825.27 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.02/825.27 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.02x = 825.27 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.02x = 310,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,912.22/598.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.90

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