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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.61, 826.07 and 365.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.61, 826.07 and 365.74 is: 504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.61 : 826.07 = 365.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.61/826.07 = 365.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.61x = 826.07 × 365.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.61x = 302,126.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,126.84/598.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.71

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