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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599, 826.70 and 392.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599, 826.70 and 392.12 is: 541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599 : 826.70 = 392.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599/826.70 = 392.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599x = 826.70 × 392.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599x = 324,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,165.60/599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.18

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