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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.72, 899.86 and 356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.72, 899.86 and 356.72 is: 535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.72 : 899.86 = 356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.72/899.86 = 356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.72x = 899.86 × 356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.72x = 320,998.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,998.06/599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.25

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