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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.60, 897.78 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.60, 897.78 and 355.52 is: 532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.60 : 897.78 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.60/897.78 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.60x = 897.78 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.60x = 319,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,178.75/599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.32

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