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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.09, 900.23 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.09, 900.23 and 291.96 is: 437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.09 : 900.23 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.09/900.23 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.09x = 900.23 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.09x = 262,831.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,831.15/600.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.99

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