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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.03, 900.31 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.03, 900.31 and 292.16 is: 438.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.03 : 900.31 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.03/900.31 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.03x = 900.31 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.03x = 263,028.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,028.61/600.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.36

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