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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599, 826.16 and 377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599, 826.16 and 377.87 is: 521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599 : 826.16 = 377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599/826.16 = 377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599x = 826.16 × 377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599x = 312,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,179.19/599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.17

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