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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.52, 898.83 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.52, 898.83 and 234.12 is: 351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.52 : 898.83 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.52/898.83 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.52x = 898.83 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.52x = 210,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,434.08/599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.00

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