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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.57, 898.86 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.57, 898.86 and 253.17 is: 379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.57 : 898.86 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.57/898.86 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.57x = 898.86 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.57x = 227,568.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,568.71/599.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.55

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