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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.12, 827.04 and 350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.12, 827.04 and 350.34 is: 483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.12 : 827.04 = 350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.12/827.04 = 350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.12x = 827.04 × 350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.12x = 289,745.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,745.19/599.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.62

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