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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.59, 827.57 and 351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.59, 827.57 and 351.03 is: 484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.59 : 827.57 = 351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.59/827.57 = 351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.59x = 827.57 × 351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.59x = 290,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,501.90/599.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.50

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