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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.58, 826.65 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.58, 826.65 and 402.66 is: 555.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.58 : 826.65 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.58/826.65 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.58x = 826.65 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.58x = 332,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,858.89/599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.15

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