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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.11, 900.25 and 291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.11, 900.25 and 291.71 is: 437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.11 : 900.25 = 291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.11/900.25 = 291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.11x = 900.25 × 291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.11x = 262,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,608.38/600.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.60

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