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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.10, 825.18 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.10, 825.18 and 349.34 is: 481.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.10 : 825.18 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.10/825.18 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.10x = 825.18 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.10x = 288,268.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,268.38/598.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.97

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