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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.96, 826.41 and 350.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.96, 826.41 and 350.25 is: 483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.96 : 826.41 = 350.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.96/826.41 = 350.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.96x = 826.41 × 350.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.96x = 289,445.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,445.97/598.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.25

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