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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.76, 899.35 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.76, 899.35 and 209.76 is: 314.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.76 : 899.35 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.76/899.35 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.76x = 899.35 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.76x = 188,647.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,647.66/599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.54

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