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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.40, 825.89 and 377.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.40, 825.89 and 377.47 is: 520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.40 : 825.89 = 377.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.40/825.89 = 377.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.40x = 825.89 × 377.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.40x = 311,748.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,748.70/598.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.97

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