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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.70, 826.26 and 362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.70, 826.26 and 362.54 is: 500.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.70 : 826.26 = 362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.70/826.26 = 362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.70x = 826.26 × 362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.70x = 299,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,552.30/598.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.34

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