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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.20, 899.32 and 291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.20, 899.32 and 291.40 is: 437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.20 : 899.32 = 291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.20/899.32 = 291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.20x = 899.32 × 291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.20x = 262,061.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,061.96/599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.35

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