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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.78, 827.68 and 351.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.78, 827.68 and 351.11 is: 484.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.78 : 827.68 = 351.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.78/827.68 = 351.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.78x = 827.68 × 351.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.78x = 290,601.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,601.71/599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.52

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