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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.51, 825.55 and 377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.51, 825.55 and 377.07 is: 520.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.51 : 825.55 = 377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.51/825.55 = 377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.51x = 825.55 × 377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.51x = 311,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,290.14/598.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.11

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