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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.68, 827.31 and 351.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.68, 827.31 and 351.01 is: 484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.68 : 827.31 = 351.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.68/827.31 = 351.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.68x = 827.31 × 351.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.68x = 290,394.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,394.08/599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.25

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