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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.09, 824.75 and 388.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.09, 824.75 and 388.03 is: 535.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.09 : 824.75 = 388.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.09/824.75 = 388.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.09x = 824.75 × 388.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.09x = 320,025.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,025.80/598.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.08

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