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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.80, 827.61 and 363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.80, 827.61 and 363.70 is: 501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.80 : 827.61 = 363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.80/827.61 = 363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.80x = 827.61 × 363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.80x = 301,001.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,001.76/599.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.84

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