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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.50, 827.32 and 337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.50, 827.32 and 337.51 is: 465.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.50 : 827.32 = 337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.50/827.32 = 337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.50x = 827.32 × 337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.50x = 279,228.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,228.77/599.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.77

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