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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.63, 827.66 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.63, 827.66 and 363.60 is: 501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.63 : 827.66 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.63/827.66 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.63x = 827.66 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.63x = 300,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,935.36/599.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.87

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