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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.66, 826.22 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.66, 826.22 and 377.60 is: 521.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.66 : 826.22 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.66/826.22 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.66x = 826.22 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.66x = 311,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,978.78/598.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.13

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