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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.74, 827.51 and 351.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.74, 827.51 and 351.01 is: 484.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.74 : 827.51 = 351.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.74/827.51 = 351.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.74x = 827.51 × 351.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.74x = 290,464.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,464.29/599.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.32

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