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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.15, 825.63 and 387.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.15, 825.63 and 387.95 is: 535.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.15 : 825.63 = 387.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.15/825.63 = 387.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.15x = 825.63 × 387.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.15x = 320,303.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,303.16/598.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.49

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