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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.76, 826.18 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.76, 826.18 and 350.08 is: 483.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.76 : 826.18 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.76/826.18 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.76x = 826.18 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.76x = 289,229.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,229.09/598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.05

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