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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.10, 898.35 and 274.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.10, 898.35 and 274.19 is: 411.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.10 : 898.35 = 274.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.10/898.35 = 274.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.10x = 898.35 × 274.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.10x = 246,317.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,317.22/599.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.15

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