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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.24, 826.71 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.24, 826.71 and 366.50 is: 505.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.24 : 826.71 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.24/826.71 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.24x = 826.71 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.24x = 302,988.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,988.87/599.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.62

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