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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.95, 899.42 and 253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.95, 899.42 and 253.55 is: 380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.95 : 899.42 = 253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.95/899.42 = 253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.95x = 899.42 × 253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.95x = 228,050.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,050.82/599.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.12

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