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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.32, 825.93 and 402.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.32, 825.93 and 402.10 is: 555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.32 : 825.93 = 402.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.32/825.93 = 402.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.32x = 825.93 × 402.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.32x = 332,104.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,104.39/598.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.06

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