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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.86, 827.41 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.86, 827.41 and 392.50 is: 541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.86 : 827.41 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.86/827.41 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.86x = 827.41 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.86x = 324,758.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,758.43/599.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.39

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