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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.42, 827.03 and 400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.42, 827.03 and 400.32 is: 552.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.42 : 827.03 = 400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.42/827.03 = 400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.42x = 827.03 × 400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.42x = 331,077.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,077.65/599.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.33

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