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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.15, 827.22 and 386.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.15, 827.22 and 386.57 is: 533.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.15 : 827.22 = 386.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.15/827.22 = 386.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.15x = 827.22 × 386.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.15x = 319,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,778.44/599.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.72

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