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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.05, 900.02 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.05, 900.02 and 368.82 is: 553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.05 : 900.02 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.05/900.02 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.05x = 900.02 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.05x = 331,946.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,946.30/600.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.20

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