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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.34, 826.98 and 337.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.34, 826.98 and 337.38 is: 465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.34 : 826.98 = 337.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.34/826.98 = 337.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.34x = 826.98 × 337.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.34x = 279,006.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,006.51/599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.52

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