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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.35, 897.77 and 274.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.35, 897.77 and 274.99 is: 411.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.35 : 897.77 = 274.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.35/897.77 = 274.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.35x = 897.77 × 274.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.35x = 246,876.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,876.40/599.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.91

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