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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.22, 898.20 and 382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.22, 898.20 and 382.14 is: 572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.22 : 898.20 = 382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.22/898.20 = 382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.22x = 898.20 × 382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.22x = 343,238.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,238.15/599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.81

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