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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.02, 899.34 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.02, 899.34 and 209.64 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.02 : 899.34 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.02/899.34 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.02x = 899.34 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.02x = 188,537.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,537.64/600.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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