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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.59, 825.93 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.59, 825.93 and 377.28 is: 520.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.59 : 825.93 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.59/825.93 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.59x = 825.93 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.59x = 311,606.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,606.87/598.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.57

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