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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.12, 827.12 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.12, 827.12 and 403.68 is: 557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.12 : 827.12 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.12/827.12 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.12x = 827.12 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.12x = 333,891.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,891.80/599.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.30

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