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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.16, 825.53 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.16, 825.53 and 377.10 is: 520.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.16 : 825.53 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.16/825.53 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.16x = 825.53 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.16x = 311,305.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,305.48/598.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.44

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