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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.68, 825.84 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.68, 825.84 and 365.76 is: 504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.68 : 825.84 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.68/825.84 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.68x = 825.84 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.68x = 302,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,059.24/598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.54

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