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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.38, 827.22 and 366.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.38, 827.22 and 366.38 is: 505.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.38 : 827.22 = 366.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.38/827.22 = 366.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.38x = 827.22 × 366.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.38x = 303,076.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,076.86/599.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.65

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