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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.24, 826.92 and 337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.24, 826.92 and 337.26 is: 465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.24 : 826.92 = 337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.24/826.92 = 337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.24x = 826.92 × 337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.24x = 278,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,887.04/599.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.40

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