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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.20, 825.28 and 374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.20, 825.28 and 374 is: 515.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.20 : 825.28 = 374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.20/825.28 = 374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.20x = 825.28 × 374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.20x = 308,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,652.85/598.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.97

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