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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599, 826.63 and 362.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599, 826.63 and 362.99 is: 500.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599 : 826.63 = 362.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599/826.63 = 362.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599x = 826.63 × 362.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599x = 300,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,058.42/599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.93

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