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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.08, 826.90 and 366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.08, 826.90 and 366.28 is: 505.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.08 : 826.90 = 366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.08/826.90 = 366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.08x = 826.90 × 366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.08x = 302,876.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,876.93/599.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.57

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