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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.91, 826.38 and 350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.91, 826.38 and 350.14 is: 483.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.91 : 826.38 = 350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.91/826.38 = 350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.91x = 826.38 × 350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.91x = 289,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,348.69/598.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.13

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