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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.55, 898.65 and 274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.55, 898.65 and 274.25 is: 411.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.55 : 898.65 = 274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.55/898.65 = 274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.55x = 898.65 × 274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.55x = 246,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,450.27/599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.06

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