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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.56, 826.99 and 366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.56, 826.99 and 366.68 is: 505.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.56 : 826.99 = 366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.56/826.99 = 366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.56x = 826.99 × 366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.56x = 303,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,241.84/599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.78

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