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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.27, 827.12 and 337.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.27, 827.12 and 337.37 is: 465.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.27 : 827.12 = 337.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.27/827.12 = 337.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.27x = 827.12 × 337.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.27x = 279,045.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,045.47/599.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.64

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