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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.45, 826.85 and 378.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.45, 826.85 and 378.45 is: 522.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.45 : 826.85 = 378.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.45/826.85 = 378.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.45x = 826.85 × 378.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.45x = 312,919.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,919.49/599.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.02

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