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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.36, 827.20 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.36, 827.20 and 363.32 is: 501.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.36 : 827.20 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.36/827.20 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.36x = 827.20 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.36x = 300,538.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,538.30/599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.43

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