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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.39, 826.00 and 377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.39, 826.00 and 377.66 is: 521.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.39 : 826.00 = 377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.39/826.00 = 377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.39x = 826.00 × 377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.39x = 311,948.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,948.28/598.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.31

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