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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.54, 827.25 and 350.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.54, 827.25 and 350.87 is: 484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.54 : 827.25 = 350.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.54/827.25 = 350.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.54x = 827.25 × 350.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.54x = 290,251.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,251.76/599.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.13

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