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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.87, 827.69 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.87, 827.69 and 379.08 is: 523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.87 : 827.69 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.87/827.69 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.87x = 827.69 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.87x = 313,758.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,758.83/599.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.04

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