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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.16, 898.92 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.16, 898.92 and 252.32 is: 378.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.16 : 898.92 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.16/898.92 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.16x = 898.92 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.16x = 226,811.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,811.00/599.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.55

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