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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.37, 825.83 and 349.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.37, 825.83 and 349.86 is: 482.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.37 : 825.83 = 349.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.37/825.83 = 349.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.37x = 825.83 × 349.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.37x = 288,924.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,924.88/598.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.85

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