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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.53, 825.77 and 362.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.53, 825.77 and 362.55 is: 500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.53 : 825.77 = 362.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.53/825.77 = 362.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.53x = 825.77 × 362.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.53x = 299,382.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,382.91/598.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.20

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