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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.55, 899.29 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.55, 899.29 and 252.78 is: 379.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.55 : 899.29 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.55/899.29 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.55x = 899.29 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.55x = 227,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,322.53/599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.16

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