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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.87, 826.31 and 350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.87, 826.31 and 350.20 is: 483.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.87 : 826.31 = 350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.87/826.31 = 350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.87x = 826.31 × 350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.87x = 289,375.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,375.67/598.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.20

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