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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.58, 827.34 and 337.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.58, 827.34 and 337.58 is: 465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.58 : 827.34 = 337.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.58/827.34 = 337.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.58x = 827.34 × 337.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.58x = 279,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,293.44/599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.82

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