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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.82, 826.40 and 362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.82, 826.40 and 362.93 is: 500.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.82 : 826.40 = 362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.82/826.40 = 362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.82x = 826.40 × 362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.82x = 299,922.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,922.13/598.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.86

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