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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.98, 900.33 and 275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.98, 900.33 and 275.35 is: 413.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.98 : 900.33 = 275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.98/900.33 = 275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.98x = 900.33 × 275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.98x = 247,905.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,905.87/599.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.19

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