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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.04, 827.16 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.04, 827.16 and 402.96 is: 556.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.04 : 827.16 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.04/827.16 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.04x = 827.16 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.04x = 333,312.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,312.39/599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.41

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