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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.04, 826.56 and 362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.04, 826.56 and 362.82 is: 500.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.04 : 826.56 = 362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.04/826.56 = 362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.04x = 826.56 × 362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.04x = 299,892.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,892.50/599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.62

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