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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.35, 899.05 and 269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.35, 899.05 and 269.93 is: 404.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.35 : 899.05 = 269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.35/899.05 = 269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.35x = 899.05 × 269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.35x = 242,682.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,682.14/599.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.91

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