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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.93, 827.72 and 351.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.93, 827.72 and 351.22 is: 484.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.93 : 827.72 = 351.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.93/827.72 = 351.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.93x = 827.72 × 351.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.93x = 290,711.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,711.82/599.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.58

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