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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.40, 825.15 and 401.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.40, 825.15 and 401.57 is: 553.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.40 : 825.15 = 401.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.40/825.15 = 401.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.40x = 825.15 × 401.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.40x = 331,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,355.49/598.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.74

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