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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.16, 826.89 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.16, 826.89 and 337.20 is: 465.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.16 : 826.89 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.16/826.89 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.16x = 826.89 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.16x = 278,827.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,827.31/599.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.36

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