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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.55, 827.25 and 403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.55, 827.25 and 403.64 is: 556.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.55 : 827.25 = 403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.55/827.25 = 403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.55x = 827.25 × 403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.55x = 333,907.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,907.05/599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.93

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