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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.60, 827.56 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.60, 827.56 and 366.72 is: 506.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.60 : 827.56 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.60/827.56 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.60x = 827.56 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.60x = 303,482.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,482.80/599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.14

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