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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.34, 827 and 350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.34, 827 and 350.66 is: 483.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.34 : 827 = 350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.34/827 = 350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.34x = 827 × 350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.34x = 289,995.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,995.82/599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.86

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