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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.24, 898.86 and 252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.24, 898.86 and 252.50 is: 378.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.24 : 898.86 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.24/898.86 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.24x = 898.86 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.24x = 226,957.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,957.66/599.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.75

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