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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.17, 826.85 and 350.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.17, 826.85 and 350.53 is: 483.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.17 : 826.85 = 350.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.17/826.85 = 350.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.17x = 826.85 × 350.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.17x = 289,835.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,835.73/599.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.73

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