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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.46, 825.60 and 376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.46, 825.60 and 376.96 is: 520.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.46 : 825.60 = 376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.46/825.60 = 376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.46x = 825.60 × 376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.46x = 311,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,218.18/598.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.03

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