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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.10, 825.68 and 385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.10, 825.68 and 385.54 is: 532.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.10 : 825.68 = 385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.10/825.68 = 385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.10x = 825.68 × 385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.10x = 318,331.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,331.57/598.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.24

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