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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600, 900.24 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600, 900.24 and 253.50 is: 380.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600 : 900.24 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600/900.24 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600x = 900.24 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600x = 228,210.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,210.84/600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.35

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