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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.04, 900.33 and 253.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.04, 900.33 and 253.63 is: 380.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.04 : 900.33 = 253.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.04/900.33 = 253.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.04x = 900.33 × 253.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.04x = 228,344.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,344.93/600.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.55

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