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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.04, 899.79 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.04, 899.79 and 275.50 is: 413.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.04 : 899.79 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.04/899.79 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.04x = 899.79 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.04x = 247,892.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,892.15/600.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.13

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