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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.09, 826.65 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.09, 826.65 and 377.96 is: 521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.09 : 826.65 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.09/826.65 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.09x = 826.65 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.09x = 312,436.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,436.50/599.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.52

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