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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.30, 827.31 and 350.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.30, 827.31 and 350.54 is: 483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.30 : 827.31 = 350.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.30/827.31 = 350.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.30x = 827.31 × 350.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.30x = 289,999.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,999.36/599.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.90

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