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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.27, 825.71 and 349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.27, 825.71 and 349.73 is: 482.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.27 : 825.71 = 349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.27/825.71 = 349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.27x = 825.71 × 349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.27x = 288,775.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,775.87/598.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.69

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