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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.12, 897.54 and 351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.12, 897.54 and 351.71 is: 526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.12 : 897.54 = 351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.12/897.54 = 351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.12x = 897.54 × 351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.12x = 315,676.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,676.40/599.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.90

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