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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.54, 826.15 and 350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.54, 826.15 and 350.02 is: 483.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.54 : 826.15 = 350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.54/826.15 = 350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.54x = 826.15 × 350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.54x = 289,169.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,169.84/598.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.13

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