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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.04, 899.75 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.04, 899.75 and 275.13 is: 412.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.04 : 899.75 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.04/899.75 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.04x = 899.75 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.04x = 247,548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,548.22/600.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.55

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