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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.76, 826.27 and 362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.76, 826.27 and 362.73 is: 500.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.76 : 826.27 = 362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.76/826.27 = 362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.76x = 826.27 × 362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.76x = 299,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,712.92/598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.56

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