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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.24, 825.84 and 390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.24, 825.84 and 390.88 is: 539.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.24 : 825.84 = 390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.24/825.84 = 390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.24x = 825.84 × 390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.24x = 322,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,804.34/598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.59

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