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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.50, 825.96 and 365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.50, 825.96 and 365.64 is: 504.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.50 : 825.96 = 365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.50/825.96 = 365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.50x = 825.96 × 365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.50x = 302,004.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,004.01/598.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.60

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