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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.31, 898.26 and 252.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.31, 898.26 and 252.57 is: 378.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.31 : 898.26 = 252.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.31/898.26 = 252.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.31x = 898.26 × 252.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.31x = 226,873.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,873.53/599.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.56

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