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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.92, 827.84 and 338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.92, 827.84 and 338 is: 466.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.92 : 827.84 = 338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.92/827.84 = 338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.92x = 827.84 × 338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.92x = 279,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,809.92/599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.41

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