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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.84, 900.01 and 253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.84, 900.01 and 253.25 is: 379.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.84 : 900.01 = 253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.84/900.01 = 253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.84x = 900.01 × 253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.84x = 227,927.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,927.53/599.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.98

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