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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.91, 899.99 and 234.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.91, 899.99 and 234.71 is: 352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.91 : 899.99 = 234.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.91/899.99 = 234.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.91x = 899.99 × 234.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.91x = 211,230.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,230.98/599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.10

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