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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.34, 827.09 and 337.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.34, 827.09 and 337.35 is: 465.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.34 : 827.09 = 337.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.34/827.09 = 337.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.34x = 827.09 × 337.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.34x = 279,018.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,018.81/599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.54

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