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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599, 826.22 and 377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599, 826.22 and 377.54 is: 520.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599 : 826.22 = 377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599/826.22 = 377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599x = 826.22 × 377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599x = 311,931.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,931.10/599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.75

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