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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.06, 826.72 and 337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.06, 826.72 and 337.07 is: 465.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.06 : 826.72 = 337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.06/826.72 = 337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.06x = 826.72 × 337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.06x = 278,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,663.73/599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.17

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