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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.38, 825.84 and 349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.38, 825.84 and 349.71 is: 482.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.38 : 825.84 = 349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.38/825.84 = 349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.38x = 825.84 × 349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.38x = 288,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,804.51/598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.64

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