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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.86, 826.52 and 350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.86, 826.52 and 350.26 is: 483.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.86 : 826.52 = 350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.86/826.52 = 350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.86x = 826.52 × 350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.86x = 289,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,493.08/598.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.41

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