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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.55, 827.39 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.55, 827.39 and 363.49 is: 501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.55 : 827.39 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.55/827.39 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.55x = 827.39 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.55x = 300,747.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,747.99/599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.62

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