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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.09, 900 and 253.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.09, 900 and 253.29 is: 379.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.09 : 900 = 253.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.09/900 = 253.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.09x = 900 × 253.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.09x = 227,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,961/600.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.88

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