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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.40, 827.12 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.40, 827.12 and 363.44 is: 501.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.40 : 827.12 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.40/827.12 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.40x = 827.12 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.40x = 300,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,608.49/599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.52

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