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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.84, 900.40 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.84, 900.40 and 258.08 is: 387.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.84 : 900.40 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.84/900.40 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.84x = 900.40 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.84x = 232,375.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,375.23/599.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.40

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