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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.37, 826.04 and 377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.37, 826.04 and 377.43 is: 521.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.37 : 826.04 = 377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.37/826.04 = 377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.37x = 826.04 × 377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.37x = 311,770.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,770.39/598.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.04

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