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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.68, 825.93 and 350.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.68, 825.93 and 350.01 is: 482.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.68 : 825.93 = 350.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.68/825.93 = 350.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.68x = 825.93 × 350.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.68x = 289,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,083.76/598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.87

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