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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.08, 827.14 and 375.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.08, 827.14 and 375.10 is: 517.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.08 : 827.14 = 375.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.08/827.14 = 375.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.08x = 827.14 × 375.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.08x = 310,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,262.56/599.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.90

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