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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.33, 826.87 and 375.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.33, 826.87 and 375.11 is: 517.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.33 : 826.87 = 375.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.33/826.87 = 375.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.33x = 826.87 × 375.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.33x = 310,167.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,167.21/599.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.52

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