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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.98, 827.96 and 338.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.98, 827.96 and 338.00 is: 466.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.98 : 827.96 = 338.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.98/827.96 = 338.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.98x = 827.96 × 338.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.98x = 279,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,845.50/599.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.43

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