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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.71, 826.20 and 350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.71, 826.20 and 350.06 is: 483.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.71 : 826.20 = 350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.71/826.20 = 350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.71x = 826.20 × 350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.71x = 289,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,219.57/598.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.08

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