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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.40, 827.15 and 363.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.40, 827.15 and 363.35 is: 501.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.40 : 827.15 = 363.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.40/827.15 = 363.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.40x = 827.15 × 363.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.40x = 300,539.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,539.00/599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.40

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