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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.06, 826.76 and 343.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.06, 826.76 and 343.55 is: 474.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.06 : 826.76 = 343.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.06/826.76 = 343.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.06x = 826.76 × 343.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.06x = 284,033.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,033.40/599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.13

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