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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.30, 898.89 and 376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.30, 898.89 and 376.94 is: 565.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.30 : 898.89 = 376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.30/898.89 = 376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.30x = 898.89 × 376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.30x = 338,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,827.60/599.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.37

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