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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.97, 827.96 and 351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.97, 827.96 and 351.28 is: 484.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.97 : 827.96 = 351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.97/827.96 = 351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.97x = 827.96 × 351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.97x = 290,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,842.84/599.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.76

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