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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.87, 827.82 and 363.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.87, 827.82 and 363.77 is: 502.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.87 : 827.82 = 363.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.87/827.82 = 363.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.87x = 827.82 × 363.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.87x = 301,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,131.94/599.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.00

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