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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.52, 827.34 and 333.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.52, 827.34 and 333.93 is: 460.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.52 : 827.34 = 333.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.52/827.34 = 333.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.52x = 827.34 × 333.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.52x = 276,273.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,273.65/599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.82

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