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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.44, 826.38 and 377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.44, 826.38 and 377.79 is: 521.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.44 : 826.38 = 377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.44/826.38 = 377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.44x = 826.38 × 377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.44x = 312,198.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,198.10/598.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.69

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