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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.52, 827.38 and 334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.52, 827.38 and 334.04 is: 461.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.52 : 827.38 = 334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.52/827.38 = 334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.52x = 827.38 × 334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.52x = 276,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,378.95/599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.00

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