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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.49, 827.10 and 378.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.49, 827.10 and 378.36 is: 522.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.49 : 827.10 = 378.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.49/827.10 = 378.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.49x = 827.10 × 378.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.49x = 312,941.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,941.56/599.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.01

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