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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.69, 899.49 and 368.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.69, 899.49 and 368.61 is: 552.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.69 : 899.49 = 368.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.69/899.49 = 368.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.69x = 899.49 × 368.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.69x = 331,563.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,563.26/599.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.89

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