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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.15, 824.76 and 385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.15, 824.76 and 385.18 is: 531.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.15 : 824.76 = 385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.15/824.76 = 385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.15x = 824.76 × 385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.15x = 317,681.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,681.06/598.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.11

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