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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.28, 826.88 and 402.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.28, 826.88 and 402.84 is: 555.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.28 : 826.88 = 402.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.28/826.88 = 402.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.28x = 826.88 × 402.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.28x = 333,100.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,100.34/599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.83

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