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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.61, 826.16 and 349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.61, 826.16 and 349.98 is: 483.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.61 : 826.16 = 349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.61/826.16 = 349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.61x = 826.16 × 349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.61x = 289,137.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,137.73/598.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.02

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