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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.16, 897.89 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.16, 897.89 and 265.20 is: 397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.16 : 897.89 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.16/897.89 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.16x = 897.89 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.16x = 238,119.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,119.10/599.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.42

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