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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.18, 826.86 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.18, 826.86 and 337.20 is: 465.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.18 : 826.86 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.18/826.86 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.18x = 826.86 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.18x = 278,817.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,817.19/599.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.33

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