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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.70, 827.58 and 337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.70, 827.58 and 337.72 is: 466.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.70 : 827.58 = 337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.70/827.58 = 337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.70x = 827.58 × 337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.70x = 279,491.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,491.07/599.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.05

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