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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.32, 899.16 and 381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.32, 899.16 and 381.30 is: 572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.32 : 899.16 = 381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.32/899.16 = 381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.32x = 899.16 × 381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.32x = 342,847.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,847.05/599.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.06

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