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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.66, 826.11 and 365.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.66, 826.11 and 365.78 is: 504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.66 : 826.11 = 365.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.66/826.11 = 365.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.66x = 826.11 × 365.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.66x = 302,176.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,176.58/598.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.76

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