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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.02, 825.32 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.02, 825.32 and 349.50 is: 482.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.02 : 825.32 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.02/825.32 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.02x = 825.32 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.02x = 288,449.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,449.34/598.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.34

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