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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.23, 826.94 and 337.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.23, 826.94 and 337.25 is: 465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.23 : 826.94 = 337.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.23/826.94 = 337.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.23x = 826.94 × 337.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.23x = 278,879.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,879.69/599.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.40

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