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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.98, 827.78 and 363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.98, 827.78 and 363.94 is: 502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.98 : 827.78 = 363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.98/827.78 = 363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.98x = 827.78 × 363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.98x = 301,262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,262.25/599.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.12

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