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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.44, 827.12 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.44, 827.12 and 363.32 is: 501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.44 : 827.12 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.44/827.12 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.44x = 827.12 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.44x = 300,509.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,509.24/599.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.32

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