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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.47, 826.04 and 365.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.47, 826.04 and 365.79 is: 504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.47 : 826.04 = 365.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.47/826.04 = 365.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.47x = 826.04 × 365.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.47x = 302,157.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,157.17/598.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.88

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