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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.21, 826.93 and 337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.21, 826.93 and 337.22 is: 465.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.21 : 826.93 = 337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.21/826.93 = 337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.21x = 826.93 × 337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.21x = 278,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,856.72/599.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.37

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