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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600, 900.36 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600, 900.36 and 253.32 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600 : 900.36 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600/900.36 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600x = 900.36 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600x = 228,079.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,079.20/600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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