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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.39, 899.39 and 252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.39, 899.39 and 252.91 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.39 : 899.39 = 252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.39/899.39 = 252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.39x = 899.39 × 252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.39x = 227,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,464.72/599.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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