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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.76, 899.88 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.76, 899.88 and 215.04 is: 322.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.76 : 899.88 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.76/899.88 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.76x = 899.88 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.76x = 193,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,510.20/599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.65

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