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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.40, 825.78 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.40, 825.78 and 365.52 is: 504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.40 : 825.78 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.40/825.78 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.40x = 825.78 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.40x = 301,839.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,839.11/598.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.41

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