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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.27, 825.44 and 362.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.27, 825.44 and 362.35 is: 499.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.27 : 825.44 = 362.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.27/825.44 = 362.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.27x = 825.44 × 362.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.27x = 299,097.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,097.12/598.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.93

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