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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.74, 899.53 and 252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.74, 899.53 and 252.86 is: 379.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.74 : 899.53 = 252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.74/899.53 = 252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.74x = 899.53 × 252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.74x = 227,450.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,450.03/599.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.25

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