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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.31, 827.07 and 350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.31, 827.07 and 350.74 is: 484.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.31 : 827.07 = 350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.31/827.07 = 350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.31x = 827.07 × 350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.31x = 290,086.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,086.53/599.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.03

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