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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.42, 827.25 and 366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.42, 827.25 and 366.68 is: 506.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.42 : 827.25 = 366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.42/827.25 = 366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.42x = 827.25 × 366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.42x = 303,336.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,336.03/599.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.05

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