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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.04, 825.39 and 358.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.04, 825.39 and 358.75 is: 495.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.04 : 825.39 = 358.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.04/825.39 = 358.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.04x = 825.39 × 358.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.04x = 296,104.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,104.54/598.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.12

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