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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.04, 826.24 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.04, 826.24 and 392.32 is: 541.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.04 : 826.24 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.04/826.24 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.04x = 826.24 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.04x = 324,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,150.48/599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.12

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