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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.02, 898.63 and 355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.02, 898.63 and 355.42 is: 533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.02 : 898.63 = 355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.02/898.63 = 355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.02x = 898.63 × 355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.02x = 319,391.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,391.07/599.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.19

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