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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.10, 826.65 and 378.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.10, 826.65 and 378.36 is: 522.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.10 : 826.65 = 378.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.10/826.65 = 378.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.10x = 826.65 × 378.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.10x = 312,771.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,771.29/599.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.07

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