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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.21, 825.52 and 365.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.21, 825.52 and 365.33 is: 504.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.21 : 825.52 = 365.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.21/825.52 = 365.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.21x = 825.52 × 365.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.21x = 301,585.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,585.39/598.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.15

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