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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.20, 825.57 and 349.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.20, 825.57 and 349.61 is: 482.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.20 : 825.57 = 349.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.20/825.57 = 349.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.20x = 825.57 × 349.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.20x = 288,623.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,623.40/598.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.49

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