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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.14, 825.42 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.14, 825.42 and 377.46 is: 520.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.14 : 825.42 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.14/825.42 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.14x = 825.42 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.14x = 311,563.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,563.03/598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.89

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