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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.86, 827.71 and 379.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.86, 827.71 and 379.11 is: 523.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.86 : 827.71 = 379.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.86/827.71 = 379.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.86x = 827.71 × 379.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.86x = 313,793.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,793.14/599.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.11

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