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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.14, 900.32 and 275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.14, 900.32 and 275.54 is: 413.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.14 : 900.32 = 275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.14/900.32 = 275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.14x = 900.32 × 275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.14x = 248,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,076.42/600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.36

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