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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.60, 827.18 and 366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.60, 827.18 and 366.68 is: 505.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.60 : 827.18 = 366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.60/827.18 = 366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.60x = 827.18 × 366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.60x = 303,310.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,310.36/599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.85

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