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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.08, 825.35 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.08, 825.35 and 377.04 is: 520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.08 : 825.35 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.08/825.35 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.08x = 825.35 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.08x = 311,189.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,189.96/598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.31

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