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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.49, 897.99 and 355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.49, 897.99 and 355.41 is: 532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.49 : 897.99 = 355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.49/897.99 = 355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.49x = 897.99 × 355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.49x = 319,154.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,154.63/599.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.38

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