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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.01, 826.41 and 377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.01, 826.41 and 377.88 is: 521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.01 : 826.41 = 377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.01/826.41 = 377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.01x = 826.41 × 377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.01x = 312,283.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,283.81/599.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.33

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