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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.80, 825.80 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.80, 825.80 and 377.68 is: 520.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.80 : 825.80 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.80/825.80 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.80x = 825.80 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.80x = 311,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,888.14/598.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.86

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