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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.04, 826.72 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.04, 826.72 and 366.16 is: 505.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.04 : 826.72 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.04/826.72 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.04x = 826.72 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.04x = 302,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,711.80/599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.33

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