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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.27, 826.85 and 350.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.27, 826.85 and 350.61 is: 483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.27 : 826.85 = 350.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.27/826.85 = 350.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.27x = 826.85 × 350.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.27x = 289,900.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,900.13/599.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.76

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