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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.44, 827.22 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.44, 827.22 and 337.50 is: 465.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.44 : 827.22 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.44/827.22 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.44x = 827.22 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.44x = 279,186.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,186.75/599.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.75

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