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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.72, 827.60 and 337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.72, 827.60 and 337.74 is: 466.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.72 : 827.60 = 337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.72/827.60 = 337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.72x = 827.60 × 337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.72x = 279,513.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,513.62/599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.07

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