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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.24, 899.40 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.24, 899.40 and 274.44 is: 411.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.24 : 899.40 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.24/899.40 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.24x = 899.40 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.24x = 246,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,831.34/599.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.91

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