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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.52, 900.17 and 369.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.52, 900.17 and 369.38 is: 554.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.52 : 900.17 = 369.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.52/900.17 = 369.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.52x = 900.17 × 369.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.52x = 332,498.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,498.45/599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.61

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