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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.10, 826.56 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.10, 826.56 and 378 is: 521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.10 : 826.56 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.10/826.56 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.10x = 826.56 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.10x = 312,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,439.68/599.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.52

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