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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.07, 826.35 and 377.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.07, 826.35 and 377.85 is: 521.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.07 : 826.35 = 377.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.07/826.35 = 377.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.07x = 826.35 × 377.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.07x = 312,236.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,236.35/599.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.20

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