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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.27, 827.06 and 363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.27, 827.06 and 363.38 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.27 : 827.06 = 363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.27/827.06 = 363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.27x = 827.06 × 363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.27x = 300,531.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,531.11/599.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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