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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.26, 825.66 and 349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.26, 825.66 and 349.66 is: 482.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.26 : 825.66 = 349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.26/825.66 = 349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.26x = 825.66 × 349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.26x = 288,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,694.40/598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.56

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