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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.03, 899.25 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.03, 899.25 and 274.68 is: 411.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.03 : 899.25 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.03/899.25 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.03x = 899.25 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.03x = 247,005.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,005.99/600.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.66

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