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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.83, 826.28 and 350.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.83, 826.28 and 350.19 is: 483.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.83 : 826.28 = 350.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.83/826.28 = 350.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.83x = 826.28 × 350.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.83x = 289,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,353.24/598.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.20

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