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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599, 826.60 and 337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599, 826.60 and 337 is: 465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599 : 826.60 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599/826.60 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599x = 826.60 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599x = 278,564.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,564.20/599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.05

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