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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.38, 825.80 and 365.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.38, 825.80 and 365.55 is: 504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.38 : 825.80 = 365.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.38/825.80 = 365.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.38x = 825.80 × 365.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.38x = 301,871.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,871.19/598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.48

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