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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.55, 826.37 and 377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.55, 826.37 and 377.82 is: 521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.55 : 826.37 = 377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.55/826.37 = 377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.55x = 826.37 × 377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.55x = 312,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,217.22/598.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.63

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