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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.88, 826.25 and 362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.88, 826.25 and 362.76 is: 500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.88 : 826.25 = 362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.88/826.25 = 362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.88x = 826.25 × 362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.88x = 299,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,728.64/598.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.49

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