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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.84, 826.42 and 365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.84, 826.42 and 365.92 is: 504.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.84 : 826.42 = 365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.84/826.42 = 365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.84x = 826.42 × 365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.84x = 302,399.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,399.47/598.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.98

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