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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.28, 826.54 and 389.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.28, 826.54 and 389.53 is: 537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.28 : 826.54 = 389.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.28/826.54 = 389.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.28x = 826.54 × 389.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.28x = 321,958.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,958.63/599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.24

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