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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.36, 827.20 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.36, 827.20 and 337.44 is: 465.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.36 : 827.20 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.36/827.20 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.36x = 827.20 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.36x = 279,130.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,130.37/599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.71

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