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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.50, 827.36 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.50, 827.36 and 337.56 is: 465.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.50 : 827.36 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.50/827.36 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.50x = 827.36 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.50x = 279,283.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,283.64/599.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.86

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