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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.56, 898.53 and 234.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.56, 898.53 and 234.14 is: 350.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.56 : 898.53 = 234.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.56/898.53 = 234.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.56x = 898.53 × 234.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.56x = 210,384.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,384.06/599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.90

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