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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.09, 900.14 and 357.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.09, 900.14 and 357.09 is: 535.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.09 : 900.14 = 357.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.09/900.14 = 357.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.09x = 900.14 × 357.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.09x = 321,429.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,429.21/600.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.64

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