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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.29, 825.55 and 349.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.29, 825.55 and 349.57 is: 482.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.29 : 825.55 = 349.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.29/825.55 = 349.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.29x = 825.55 × 349.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.29x = 288,587.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,587.51/598.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.35

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