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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.36, 827.12 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.36, 827.12 and 350.72 is: 484.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.36 : 827.12 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.36/827.12 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.36x = 827.12 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.36x = 290,087.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,087.53/599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.00

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