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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.52, 827.17 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.52, 827.17 and 337.52 is: 465.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.52 : 827.17 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.52/827.17 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.52x = 827.17 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.52x = 279,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,186.42/599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.68

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