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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.22, 898.83 and 357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.22, 898.83 and 357.30 is: 535.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.22 : 898.83 = 357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.22/898.83 = 357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.22x = 898.83 × 357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.22x = 321,151.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,151.96/599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.95

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