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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.44, 826.80 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.44, 826.80 and 366.52 is: 505.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.44 : 826.80 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.44/826.80 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.44x = 826.80 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.44x = 303,038.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,038.74/599.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.54

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