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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.48, 825.73 and 388.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.48, 825.73 and 388.66 is: 536.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.48 : 825.73 = 388.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.48/825.73 = 388.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.48x = 825.73 × 388.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.48x = 320,928.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,928.22/598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.24

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