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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.30, 826.96 and 337.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.30, 826.96 and 337.27 is: 465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.30 : 826.96 = 337.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.30/826.96 = 337.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.30x = 826.96 × 337.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.30x = 278,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,903.82/599.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.38

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