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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.82, 826.20 and 377.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.82, 826.20 and 377.69 is: 521.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.82 : 826.20 = 377.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.82/826.20 = 377.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.82x = 826.20 × 377.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.82x = 312,043.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,043.35/598.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.10

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