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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.65, 826.83 and 386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.65, 826.83 and 386.68 is: 533.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.65 : 826.83 = 386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.65/826.83 = 386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.65x = 826.83 × 386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.65x = 319,718.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,718.62/599.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.18

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