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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.25, 825.73 and 388.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.25, 825.73 and 388.67 is: 536.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.25 : 825.73 = 388.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.25/825.73 = 388.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.25x = 825.73 × 388.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.25x = 320,931.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,931.38/598.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.45

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