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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.89, 827.85 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.89, 827.85 and 363.88 is: 502.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.89 : 827.85 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.89/827.85 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.89x = 827.85 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.89x = 301,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,238.06/599.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.16

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