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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.07, 899.98 and 275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.07, 899.98 and 275.36 is: 412.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.07 : 899.98 = 275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.07/899.98 = 275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.07x = 899.98 × 275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.07x = 247,818.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,818.49/600.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.98

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