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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.75, 826.41 and 366.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.75, 826.41 and 366.01 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.75 : 826.41 = 366.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.75/826.41 = 366.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.75x = 826.41 × 366.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.75x = 302,474.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,474.32/598.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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