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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.10, 897.42 and 355.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.10, 897.42 and 355.03 is: 531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.10 : 897.42 = 355.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.10/897.42 = 355.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.10x = 897.42 × 355.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.10x = 318,611.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,611.02/599.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.82

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