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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.19, 827.03 and 400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.19, 827.03 and 400.04 is: 552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.19 : 827.03 = 400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.19/827.03 = 400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.19x = 827.03 × 400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.19x = 330,841.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,841.95/599.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.15

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