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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.91, 827.37 and 375.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.91, 827.37 and 375.83 is: 518.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.91 : 827.37 = 375.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.91/827.37 = 375.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.91x = 827.37 × 375.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.91x = 310,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,950.47/599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.33

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