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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.84, 827.76 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.84, 827.76 and 366.96 is: 506.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.84 : 827.76 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.84/827.76 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.84x = 827.76 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.84x = 303,754.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,754.81/599.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.39

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