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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.53, 899.45 and 253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.53, 899.45 and 253.03 is: 379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.53 : 899.45 = 253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.53/899.45 = 253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.53x = 899.45 × 253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.53x = 227,587.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,587.83/599.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.61

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