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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.85, 826.37 and 350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.85, 826.37 and 350.32 is: 483.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.85 : 826.37 = 350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.85/826.37 = 350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.85x = 826.37 × 350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.85x = 289,488.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,488.05/598.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.41

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