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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.63, 827.48 and 366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.63, 827.48 and 366.75 is: 506.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.63 : 827.48 = 366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.63/827.48 = 366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.63x = 827.48 × 366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.63x = 303,479.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,479.21/599.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.12

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