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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.77, 900.10 and 394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.77, 900.10 and 394.27 is: 591.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.77 : 900.10 = 394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.77/900.10 = 394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.77x = 900.10 × 394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.77x = 354,878.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,878.45/599.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.69

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