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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.39, 827.16 and 337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.39, 827.16 and 337.40 is: 465.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.39 : 827.16 = 337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.39/827.16 = 337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.39x = 827.16 × 337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.39x = 279,083.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,083.78/599.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.61

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