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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.96, 827.92 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.96, 827.92 and 351.32 is: 484.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.96 : 827.92 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.96/827.92 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.96x = 827.92 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.96x = 290,864.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,864.85/599.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.81

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