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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.68, 827.60 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.68, 827.60 and 363.72 is: 501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.68 : 827.60 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.68/827.60 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.68x = 827.60 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.68x = 301,014.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,014.67/599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.96

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