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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.05, 898.76 and 291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.05, 898.76 and 291.25 is: 436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.05 : 898.76 = 291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.05/898.76 = 291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.05x = 898.76 × 291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.05x = 261,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,762.33/600.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.24

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