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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.26, 827.02 and 366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.26, 827.02 and 366.42 is: 505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.26 : 827.02 = 366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.26/827.02 = 366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.26x = 827.02 × 366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.26x = 303,036.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,036.67/599.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.68

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