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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.63, 899.60 and 234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.63, 899.60 and 234.68 is: 352.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.63 : 899.60 = 234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.63/899.60 = 234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.63x = 899.60 × 234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.63x = 211,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,112.46/599.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.07

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