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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.60, 898.09 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.60, 898.09 and 355.59 is: 532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.60 : 898.09 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.60/898.09 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.60x = 898.09 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.60x = 319,350.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,350.93/599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.60

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