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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.76, 826.36 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.76, 826.36 and 362.88 is: 500.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.76 : 826.36 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.76/826.36 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.76x = 826.36 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.76x = 299,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,869.52/598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.82

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