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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.26, 825.48 and 365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.26, 825.48 and 365.34 is: 504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.26 : 825.48 = 365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.26/825.48 = 365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.26x = 825.48 × 365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.26x = 301,580.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,580.86/598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.10

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