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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.37, 827.21 and 363.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.37, 827.21 and 363.41 is: 501.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.37 : 827.21 = 363.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.37/827.21 = 363.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.37x = 827.21 × 363.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.37x = 300,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,610.43/599.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.55

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