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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.94, 827.96 and 351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.94, 827.96 and 351.54 is: 485.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.94 : 827.96 = 351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.94/827.96 = 351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.94x = 827.96 × 351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.94x = 291,059.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,059.30/599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.15

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