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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.31, 827.07 and 337.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.31, 827.07 and 337.35 is: 465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.31 : 827.07 = 337.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.31/827.07 = 337.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.31x = 827.07 × 337.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.31x = 279,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,012.06/599.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.56

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