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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.08, 899.67 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.08, 899.67 and 368.69 is: 552.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.08 : 899.67 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.08/899.67 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.08x = 899.67 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.08x = 331,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,699.33/600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.76

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