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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.12, 898.37 and 274.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.12, 898.37 and 274.21 is: 411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.12 : 898.37 = 274.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.12/898.37 = 274.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.12x = 898.37 × 274.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.12x = 246,340.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,340.73/599.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.17

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