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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599, 898.50 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599, 898.50 and 257 is: 385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599 : 898.50 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599/898.50 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599x = 898.50 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599x = 230,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,914.50/599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.50

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