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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.09, 826.65 and 337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.09, 826.65 and 337.07 is: 465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.09 : 826.65 = 337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.09/826.65 = 337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.09x = 826.65 × 337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.09x = 278,638.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,638.92/599.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.10

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