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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.56, 827.43 and 337.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.56, 827.43 and 337.57 is: 465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.56 : 827.43 = 337.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.56/827.43 = 337.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.56x = 827.43 × 337.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.56x = 279,315.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,315.55/599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.87

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