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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.12, 825.81 and 365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.12, 825.81 and 365.38 is: 504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.12 : 825.81 = 365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.12/825.81 = 365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.12x = 825.81 × 365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.12x = 301,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,734.46/598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.47

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