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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.02, 826.93 and 400.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.02, 826.93 and 400.18 is: 552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.02 : 826.93 = 400.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.02/826.93 = 400.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.02x = 826.93 × 400.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.02x = 330,920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,920.85/599.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.44

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