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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.68, 826.46 and 389.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.68, 826.46 and 389.13 is: 537.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.68 : 826.46 = 389.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.68/826.46 = 389.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.68x = 826.46 × 389.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.68x = 321,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,598.43/598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.18

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