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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.84, 827.52 and 378.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.84, 827.52 and 378.68 is: 522.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.84 : 827.52 = 378.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.84/827.52 = 378.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.84x = 827.52 × 378.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.84x = 313,365.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,365.27/599.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.41

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