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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.51, 826.23 and 402.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.51, 826.23 and 402.34 is: 555.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.51 : 826.23 = 402.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.51/826.23 = 402.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.51x = 826.23 × 402.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.51x = 332,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,425.38/598.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.42

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