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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.06, 826.58 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.06, 826.58 and 362.96 is: 500.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.06 : 826.58 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.06/826.58 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.06x = 826.58 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.06x = 300,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,015.48/599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.81

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