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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.89, 899.13 and 339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.89, 899.13 and 339.78 is: 509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.89 : 899.13 = 339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.89/899.13 = 339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.89x = 899.13 × 339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.89x = 305,506.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,506.39/599.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.27

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