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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.39, 825.98 and 388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.39, 825.98 and 388.20 is: 535.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.39 : 825.98 = 388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.39/825.98 = 388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.39x = 825.98 × 388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.39x = 320,641.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,641.43/598.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.84

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