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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.29, 898.89 and 252.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.29, 898.89 and 252.61 is: 378.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.29 : 898.89 = 252.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.29/898.89 = 252.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.29x = 898.89 × 252.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.29x = 227,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,068.60/599.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.90

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