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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.03, 898.37 and 208.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.03, 898.37 and 208.93 is: 313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.03 : 898.37 = 208.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.03/898.37 = 208.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.03x = 898.37 × 208.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.03x = 187,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,696.80/599.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.34

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