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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.14, 824.88 and 373.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.14, 824.88 and 373.79 is: 515.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.14 : 824.88 = 373.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.14/824.88 = 373.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.14x = 824.88 × 373.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.14x = 308,327.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,327.77/598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.48

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