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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.34, 825.36 and 376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.34, 825.36 and 376.94 is: 519.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.34 : 825.36 = 376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.34/825.36 = 376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.34x = 825.36 × 376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.34x = 311,111.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,111.20/598.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.96

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