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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.86, 827.82 and 337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.86, 827.82 and 337.86 is: 466.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.86 : 827.82 = 337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.86/827.82 = 337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.86x = 827.82 × 337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.86x = 279,687.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,687.27/599.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.25

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