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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.76, 898.48 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.76, 898.48 and 355.56 is: 532.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.76 : 898.48 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.76/898.48 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.76x = 898.48 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.76x = 319,463.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,463.55/599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.65

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