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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.99, 899.97 and 355.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.99, 899.97 and 355.77 is: 533.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.99 : 899.97 = 355.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.99/899.97 = 355.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.99x = 899.97 × 355.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.99x = 320,182.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,182.33/599.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.65

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