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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.51, 826.93 and 378.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.51, 826.93 and 378.07 is: 521.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.51 : 826.93 = 378.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.51/826.93 = 378.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.51x = 826.93 × 378.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.51x = 312,637.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,637.43/599.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.49

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