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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.68, 826.29 and 350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.68, 826.29 and 350.15 is: 483.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.68 : 826.29 = 350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.68/826.29 = 350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.68x = 826.29 × 350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.68x = 289,321.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,321.31/598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.27

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