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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.08, 824.97 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.08, 824.97 and 376.65 is: 519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.08 : 824.97 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.08/824.97 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.08x = 824.97 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.08x = 310,724.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,724.95/598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.54

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