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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.75, 899.58 and 368.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.75, 899.58 and 368.67 is: 552.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.75 : 899.58 = 368.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.75/899.58 = 368.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.75x = 899.58 × 368.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.75x = 331,652.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,652.91/599.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.99

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