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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.53, 899.39 and 209.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.53, 899.39 and 209.65 is: 314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.53 : 899.39 = 209.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.53/899.39 = 209.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.53x = 899.39 × 209.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.53x = 188,557.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,557.11/599.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.51

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