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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.60, 826.92 and 366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.60, 826.92 and 366.56 is: 505.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.60 : 826.92 = 366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.60/826.92 = 366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.60x = 826.92 × 366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.60x = 303,115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,115.80/599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.53

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