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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.55, 827.46 and 378.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.55, 827.46 and 378.56 is: 522.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.55 : 827.46 = 378.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.55/827.46 = 378.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.55x = 827.46 × 378.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.55x = 313,239.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,239.12/599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.46

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