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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.60, 899.59 and 381.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.60, 899.59 and 381.58 is: 572.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.60 : 899.59 = 381.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.60/899.59 = 381.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.60x = 899.59 × 381.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.60x = 343,265.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,265.55/599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.49

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