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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.74, 898.93 and 253.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.74, 898.93 and 253.01 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.74 : 898.93 = 253.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.74/898.93 = 253.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.74x = 898.93 × 253.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.74x = 227,440.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,440.84/599.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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