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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.55, 827.40 and 351.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.55, 827.40 and 351.01 is: 484.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.55 : 827.40 = 351.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.55/827.40 = 351.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.55x = 827.40 × 351.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.55x = 290,428.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,428.02/599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.41

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