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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.06, 900.29 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.06, 900.29 and 271.23 is: 406.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.06 : 900.29 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.06/900.29 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.06x = 900.29 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.06x = 244,182.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,182.96/600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.93

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