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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.94, 826.54 and 362.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.94, 826.54 and 362.89 is: 500.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.94 : 826.54 = 362.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.94/826.54 = 362.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.94x = 826.54 × 362.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.94x = 299,943.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,943.10/598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.79

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