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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.38, 825.81 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.38, 825.81 and 377.52 is: 521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.38 : 825.81 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.38/825.81 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.38x = 825.81 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.38x = 311,759.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,759.79/598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.01

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