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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.33, 826.97 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.33, 826.97 and 343.80 is: 474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.33 : 826.97 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.33/826.97 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.33x = 826.97 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.33x = 284,313.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,313.15/599.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.38

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