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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.14, 826.26 and 374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.14, 826.26 and 374.80 is: 516.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.14 : 826.26 = 374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.14/826.26 = 374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.14x = 826.26 × 374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.14x = 309,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,682.25/599.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.88

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