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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.14, 826.89 and 363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.14, 826.89 and 363.10 is: 501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.14 : 826.89 = 363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.14/826.89 = 363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.14x = 826.89 × 363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.14x = 300,243.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,243.76/599.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.12

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