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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.28, 827.11 and 378.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.28, 827.11 and 378.30 is: 522.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.28 : 827.11 = 378.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.28/827.11 = 378.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.28x = 827.11 × 378.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.28x = 312,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,895.71/599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.12

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