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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.37, 827.42 and 378.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.37, 827.42 and 378.43 is: 522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.37 : 827.42 = 378.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.37/827.42 = 378.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.37x = 827.42 × 378.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.37x = 313,120.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,120.55/599.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.42

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