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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.76, 825.96 and 377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.76, 825.96 and 377.62 is: 520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.76 : 825.96 = 377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.76/825.96 = 377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.76x = 825.96 × 377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.76x = 311,899.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,899.02/598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.91

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