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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.18, 898.78 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.18, 898.78 and 273.56 is: 410.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.18 : 898.78 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.18/898.78 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.18x = 898.78 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.18x = 245,870.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,870.26/599.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.34

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