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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.18, 898.54 and 393.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.18, 898.54 and 393.69 is: 590.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.18 : 898.54 = 393.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.18/898.54 = 393.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.18x = 898.54 × 393.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.18x = 353,750.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,750.81/599.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.39

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