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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.43, 899.70 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.43, 899.70 and 253.02 is: 379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.43 : 899.70 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.43/899.70 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.43x = 899.70 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.43x = 227,642.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,642.09/599.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.76

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