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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.24, 826.54 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.24, 826.54 and 366.48 is: 505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.24 : 826.54 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.24/826.54 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.24x = 826.54 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.24x = 302,910.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,910.38/599.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.49

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