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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.60, 827.24 and 337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.60, 827.24 and 337.62 is: 465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.60 : 827.24 = 337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.60/827.24 = 337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.60x = 827.24 × 337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.60x = 279,292.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,292.77/599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.80

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