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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.44, 825.76 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.44, 825.76 and 377.52 is: 520.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.44 : 825.76 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.44/825.76 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.44x = 825.76 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.44x = 311,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,740.92/598.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.92

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