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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.40, 827.34 and 400.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.40, 827.34 and 400.26 is: 552.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.40 : 827.34 = 400.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.40/827.34 = 400.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.40x = 827.34 × 400.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.40x = 331,151.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,151.11/599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.47

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