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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.97, 827.97 and 351.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.97, 827.97 and 351.36 is: 484.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.97 : 827.97 = 351.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.97/827.97 = 351.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.97x = 827.97 × 351.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.97x = 290,915.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,915.54/599.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.88

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