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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.25, 826.97 and 363.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.25, 826.97 and 363.21 is: 501.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.25 : 826.97 = 363.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.25/826.97 = 363.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.25x = 826.97 × 363.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.25x = 300,363.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,363.77/599.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.23

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