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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599, 826.26 and 402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599, 826.26 and 402.44 is: 555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599 : 826.26 = 402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599/826.26 = 402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599x = 826.26 × 402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599x = 332,520.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,520.07/599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.13

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