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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.80, 827.71 and 337.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.80, 827.71 and 337.81 is: 466.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.80 : 827.71 = 337.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.80/827.71 = 337.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.80x = 827.71 × 337.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.80x = 279,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,608.72/599.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.17

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