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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.87, 899.92 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.87, 899.92 and 253.20 is: 379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.87 : 899.92 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.87/899.92 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.87x = 899.92 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.87x = 227,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,855.74/599.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.85

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