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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.74, 826.23 and 350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.74, 826.23 and 350.10 is: 483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.74 : 826.23 = 350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.74/826.23 = 350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.74x = 826.23 × 350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.74x = 289,263.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,263.12/598.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.12

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