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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.40, 899.26 and 252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.40, 899.26 and 252.88 is: 379.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.40 : 899.26 = 252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.40/899.26 = 252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.40x = 899.26 × 252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.40x = 227,404.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,404.87/599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.39

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