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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.89, 826.86 and 366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.89, 826.86 and 366.42 is: 505.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.89 : 826.86 = 366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.89/826.86 = 366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.89x = 826.86 × 366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.89x = 302,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,978.04/598.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.90

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