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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.68, 825.84 and 388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.68, 825.84 and 388.44 is: 535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.68 : 825.84 = 388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.68/825.84 = 388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.68x = 825.84 × 388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.68x = 320,789.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,789.29/598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.83

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