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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.08, 825.44 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.08, 825.44 and 362.04 is: 499.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.08 : 825.44 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.08/825.44 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.08x = 825.44 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.08x = 298,840.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,840.49/598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.67

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