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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.28, 827.01 and 337.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.28, 827.01 and 337.31 is: 465.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.28 : 827.01 = 337.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.28/827.01 = 337.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.28x = 827.01 × 337.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.28x = 278,954.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,954.61/599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.48

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