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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.15, 825.55 and 377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.15, 825.55 and 377.22 is: 520.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.15 : 825.55 = 377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.15/825.55 = 377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.15x = 825.55 × 377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.15x = 311,413.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,413.97/598.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.63

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