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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.27, 898.92 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.27, 898.92 and 209.34 is: 314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.27 : 898.92 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.27/898.92 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.27x = 898.92 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.27x = 188,179.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,179.91/599.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.02

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