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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.11, 826.69 and 378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.11, 826.69 and 378.02 is: 521.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.11 : 826.69 = 378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.11/826.69 = 378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.11x = 826.69 × 378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.11x = 312,505.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,505.35/599.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.62

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