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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.36, 826.78 and 350.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.36, 826.78 and 350.63 is: 483.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.36 : 826.78 = 350.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.36/826.78 = 350.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.36x = 826.78 × 350.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.36x = 289,893.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,893.87/599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.67

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