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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.92, 827.94 and 367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.92, 827.94 and 367.18 is: 506.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.92 : 827.94 = 367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.92/827.94 = 367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.92x = 827.94 × 367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.92x = 304,003.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,003.01/599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.74

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