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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.58, 825.86 and 362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.58, 825.86 and 362.61 is: 500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.58 : 825.86 = 362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.58/825.86 = 362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.58x = 825.86 × 362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.58x = 299,463.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,463.28/598.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.29

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