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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.51, 827.07 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.51, 827.07 and 366.50 is: 505.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.51 : 827.07 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.51/827.07 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.51x = 827.07 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.51x = 303,121.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,121.16/599.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.61

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