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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.42, 898.21 and 252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.42, 898.21 and 252.56 is: 378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.42 : 898.21 = 252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.42/898.21 = 252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.42x = 898.21 × 252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.42x = 226,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,851.92/599.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.45

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