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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.46, 825.39 and 377.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.46, 825.39 and 377.19 is: 520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.46 : 825.39 = 377.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.46/825.39 = 377.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.46x = 825.39 × 377.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.46x = 311,328.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,328.85/598.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.22

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