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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.38, 826.92 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.38, 826.92 and 403.02 is: 556.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.38 : 826.92 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.38/826.92 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.38x = 826.92 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.38x = 333,263.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,263.28/599.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.02

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