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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.54, 825.48 and 377.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.54, 825.48 and 377.45 is: 520.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.54 : 825.48 = 377.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.54/825.48 = 377.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.54x = 825.48 × 377.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.54x = 311,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,574.70/598.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.56

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