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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.36, 900.28 and 368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.36, 900.28 and 368.36 is: 553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.36 : 900.28 = 368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.36/900.28 = 368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.36x = 900.28 × 368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.36x = 331,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,627.14/599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.30

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