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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.74, 827.61 and 351.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.74, 827.61 and 351.09 is: 484.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.74 : 827.61 = 351.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.74/827.61 = 351.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.74x = 827.61 × 351.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.74x = 290,565.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,565.59/599.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.49

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