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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.50, 825.73 and 377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.50, 825.73 and 377.51 is: 520.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.50 : 825.73 = 377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.50/825.73 = 377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.50x = 825.73 × 377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.50x = 311,716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,716.26/598.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.83

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