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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.12, 900.54 and 253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.12, 900.54 and 253.62 is: 380.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.12 : 900.54 = 253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.12/900.54 = 253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.12x = 900.54 × 253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.12x = 228,394.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,394.95/600.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.58

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