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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.46, 826.61 and 375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.46, 826.61 and 375.32 is: 517.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.46 : 826.61 = 375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.46/826.61 = 375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.46x = 826.61 × 375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.46x = 310,241.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,241.97/599.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.53

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