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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.12, 825.40 and 377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.12, 825.40 and 377.36 is: 520.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.12 : 825.40 = 377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.12/825.40 = 377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.12x = 825.40 × 377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.12x = 311,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,472.94/598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.75

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