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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.95, 899.91 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.95, 899.91 and 356.34 is: 534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.95 : 899.91 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.95/899.91 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.95x = 899.91 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.95x = 320,673.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,673.93/599.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.50

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