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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.94, 899.69 and 234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.94, 899.69 and 234.54 is: 351.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.94 : 899.69 = 234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.94/899.69 = 234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.94x = 899.69 × 234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.94x = 211,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,012.12/599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.72

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