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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.51, 827.25 and 363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.51, 827.25 and 363.51 is: 501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.51 : 827.25 = 363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.51/827.25 = 363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.51x = 827.25 × 363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.51x = 300,717.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,717.29/599.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.61

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