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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.38, 826.16 and 374.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.38, 826.16 and 374.65 is: 517.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.38 : 826.16 = 374.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.38/826.16 = 374.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.38x = 826.16 × 374.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.38x = 309,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,520.28/598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.26

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