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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.78, 826.32 and 377.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.78, 826.32 and 377.83 is: 521.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.78 : 826.32 = 377.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.78/826.32 = 377.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.78x = 826.32 × 377.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.78x = 312,208.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,208.49/598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.41

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