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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.24, 824.88 and 376.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.24, 824.88 and 376.89 is: 519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.24 : 824.88 = 376.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.24/824.88 = 376.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.24x = 824.88 × 376.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.24x = 310,889.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,889.02/598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.67

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