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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.01, 899.30 and 253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.01, 899.30 and 253.13 is: 379.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.01 : 899.30 = 253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.01/899.30 = 253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.01x = 899.30 × 253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.01x = 227,635.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,635.95/600.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.39

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