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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.06, 900.56 and 275.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.06, 900.56 and 275.45 is: 413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.06 : 900.56 = 275.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.06/900.56 = 275.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.06x = 900.56 × 275.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.06x = 248,059.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,059.25/600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.39

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