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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599, 826.62 and 366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599, 826.62 and 366.28 is: 505.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599 : 826.62 = 366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599/826.62 = 366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599x = 826.62 × 366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599x = 302,774.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,774.37/599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.47

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