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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.04, 899.28 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.04, 899.28 and 355.68 is: 533.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.04 : 899.28 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.04/899.28 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.04x = 899.28 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.04x = 319,855.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,855.91/599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.95

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