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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.13, 826.61 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.13, 826.61 and 366.12 is: 505.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.13 : 826.61 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.13/826.61 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.13x = 826.61 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.13x = 302,636.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,636.62/599.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.13

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