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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.05, 899.37 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.05, 899.37 and 270.60 is: 405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.05 : 899.37 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.05/899.37 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.05x = 899.37 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.05x = 243,371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,371.33/600.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.59

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