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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.51, 827.28 and 350.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.51, 827.28 and 350.81 is: 484.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.51 : 827.28 = 350.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.51/827.28 = 350.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.51x = 827.28 × 350.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.51x = 290,220.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,220.17/599.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.10

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