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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.32, 827.02 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.32, 827.02 and 337.28 is: 465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.32 : 827.02 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.32/827.02 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.32x = 827.02 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.32x = 278,937.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,937.31/599.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.42

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