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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.52, 825.97 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.52, 825.97 and 365.50 is: 504.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.52 : 825.97 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.52/825.97 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.52x = 825.97 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.52x = 301,892.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,892.04/598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.40

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