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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.90, 899.78 and 253.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.90, 899.78 and 253.29 is: 379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.90 : 899.78 = 253.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.90/899.78 = 253.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.90x = 899.78 × 253.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.90x = 227,905.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,905.28/599.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.91

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