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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.15, 826.14 and 386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.15, 826.14 and 386.18 is: 532.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.15 : 826.14 = 386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.15/826.14 = 386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.15x = 826.14 × 386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.15x = 319,038.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,038.75/599.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.49

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