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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.02, 825.55 and 399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.02, 825.55 and 399.18 is: 551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.02 : 825.55 = 399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.02/825.55 = 399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.02x = 825.55 × 399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.02x = 329,543.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,543.05/598.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.06

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