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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.02, 826.99 and 389.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.02, 826.99 and 389.39 is: 537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.02 : 826.99 = 389.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.02/826.99 = 389.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.02x = 826.99 × 389.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.02x = 322,015.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,015.55/599.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.57

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