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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.22, 826.86 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.22, 826.86 and 350.51 is: 483.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.22 : 826.86 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.22/826.86 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.22x = 826.86 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.22x = 289,816.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,816.81/599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.66

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