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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.19, 825.51 and 362.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.19, 825.51 and 362.14 is: 499.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.19 : 825.51 = 362.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.19/825.51 = 362.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.19x = 825.51 × 362.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.19x = 298,946.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,946.06/598.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.75

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