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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.74, 827.23 and 366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.74, 827.23 and 366.98 is: 506.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.74 : 827.23 = 366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.74/827.23 = 366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.74x = 827.23 × 366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.74x = 303,576.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,576.87/599.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.18

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