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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.43, 827.25 and 337.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.43, 827.25 and 337.53 is: 465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.43 : 827.25 = 337.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.43/827.25 = 337.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.43x = 827.25 × 337.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.43x = 279,221.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,221.69/599.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.81

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