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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.53, 825.62 and 365.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.53, 825.62 and 365.25 is: 503.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.53 : 825.62 = 365.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.53/825.62 = 365.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.53x = 825.62 × 365.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.53x = 301,555.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,555.88/598.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.83

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