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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.40, 827.33 and 350.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.40, 827.33 and 350.91 is: 484.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.40 : 827.33 = 350.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.40/827.33 = 350.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.40x = 827.33 × 350.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.40x = 290,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,316.62/599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.35

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