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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.00, 898.83 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.00, 898.83 and 393.66 is: 590.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.00 : 898.83 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.00/898.83 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.00x = 898.83 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.00x = 353,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,833.42/599.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.71

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