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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.50, 827.40 and 366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.50, 827.40 and 366.58 is: 505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.50 : 827.40 = 366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.50/827.40 = 366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.50x = 827.40 × 366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.50x = 303,308.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,308.29/599.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.94

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