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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.75, 898.95 and 252.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.75, 898.95 and 252.98 is: 379.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.75 : 898.95 = 252.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.75/898.95 = 252.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.75x = 898.95 × 252.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.75x = 227,416.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,416.20/599.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.19

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