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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.40, 827.19 and 350.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.40, 827.19 and 350.90 is: 484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.40 : 827.19 = 350.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.40/827.19 = 350.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.40x = 827.19 × 350.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.40x = 290,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,260.97/599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.25

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