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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.56, 825.72 and 365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.56, 825.72 and 365.28 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.56 : 825.72 = 365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.56/825.72 = 365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.56x = 825.72 × 365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.56x = 301,619.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,619.00/598.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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