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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.08, 899.13 and 356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.08, 899.13 and 356.30 is: 533.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.08 : 899.13 = 356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.08/899.13 = 356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.08x = 899.13 × 356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.08x = 320,360.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,360.02/600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.86

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