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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.76, 825.32 and 401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.76, 825.32 and 401.92 is: 554.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.76 : 825.32 = 401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.76/825.32 = 401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.76x = 825.32 × 401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.76x = 331,712.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,712.61/598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.00

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