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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.86, 827.76 and 351.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.86, 827.76 and 351.15 is: 484.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.86 : 827.76 = 351.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.86/827.76 = 351.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.86x = 827.76 × 351.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.86x = 290,667.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,667.92/599.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.56

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