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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.99, 899.91 and 253.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.99, 899.91 and 253.15 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.99 : 899.91 = 253.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.99/899.91 = 253.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.99x = 899.91 × 253.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.99x = 227,812.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,812.50/599.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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