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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.59, 827.54 and 366.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.59, 827.54 and 366.85 is: 506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.59 : 827.54 = 366.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.59/827.54 = 366.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.59x = 827.54 × 366.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.59x = 303,583.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,583.05/599.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.32

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