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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.92, 825.30 and 388.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.92, 825.30 and 388.86 is: 535.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.92 : 825.30 = 388.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.92/825.30 = 388.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.92x = 825.30 × 388.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.92x = 320,926.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,926.16/598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.84

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