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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.04, 826.64 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.04, 826.64 and 366.24 is: 505.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.04 : 826.64 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.04/826.64 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.04x = 826.64 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.04x = 302,748.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,748.63/599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.39

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