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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.98, 826.53 and 377.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.98, 826.53 and 377.89 is: 521.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.98 : 826.53 = 377.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.98/826.53 = 377.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.98x = 826.53 × 377.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.98x = 312,337.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,337.42/598.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.45

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