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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.94, 899.55 and 234.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.94, 899.55 and 234.77 is: 352.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.94 : 899.55 = 234.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.94/899.55 = 234.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.94x = 899.55 × 234.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.94x = 211,182.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,182.86/599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.01

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