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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.97, 900.10 and 253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.97, 900.10 and 253.34 is: 380.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.97 : 900.10 = 253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.97/900.10 = 253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.97x = 900.10 × 253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.97x = 228,030.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,030.53/599.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.07

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