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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.15, 825.51 and 402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.15, 825.51 and 402.32 is: 554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.15 : 825.51 = 402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.15/825.51 = 402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.15x = 825.51 × 402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.15x = 332,122.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,122.76/599.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.32

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