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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.54, 899.58 and 355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.54, 899.58 and 355.92 is: 534.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.54 : 899.58 = 355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.54/899.58 = 355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.54x = 899.58 × 355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.54x = 320,178.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,178.51/599.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.04

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