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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.46, 827.19 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.46, 827.19 and 366.54 is: 505.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.46 : 827.19 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.46/827.19 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.46x = 827.19 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.46x = 303,198.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,198.22/599.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.79

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