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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.47, 827.23 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.47, 827.23 and 363.48 is: 501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.47 : 827.23 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.47/827.23 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.47x = 827.23 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.47x = 300,681.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,681.56/599.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.58

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