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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.85, 900.45 and 356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.85, 900.45 and 356.58 is: 535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.85 : 900.45 = 356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.85/900.45 = 356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.85x = 900.45 × 356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.85x = 321,082.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,082.46/599.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.27

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