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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.26, 897.78 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.26, 897.78 and 351.88 is: 527.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.26 : 897.78 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.26/897.78 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.26x = 897.78 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.26x = 315,910.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,910.83/599.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.17

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