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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.86, 826.44 and 350.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.86, 826.44 and 350.22 is: 483.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.86 : 826.44 = 350.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.86/826.44 = 350.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.86x = 826.44 × 350.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.86x = 289,435.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,435.82/598.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.31

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