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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.99, 900.21 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.99, 900.21 and 210.03 is: 315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.99 : 900.21 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.99/900.21 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.99x = 900.21 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.99x = 189,071.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,071.11/599.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.12

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