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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.12, 898.56 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.12, 898.56 and 356.04 is: 533.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.12 : 898.56 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.12/898.56 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.12x = 898.56 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.12x = 319,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,923.30/600.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.10

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