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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.16, 899.14 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.16, 899.14 and 274.52 is: 411.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.16 : 899.14 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.16/899.14 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.16x = 899.14 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.16x = 246,831.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,831.91/599.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.96

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