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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.24, 826.90 and 350.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.24, 826.90 and 350.55 is: 483.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.24 : 826.90 = 350.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.24/826.90 = 350.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.24x = 826.90 × 350.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.24x = 289,868.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,868.92/599.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.73

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