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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.14, 900.52 and 275.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.14, 900.52 and 275.47 is: 413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.14 : 900.52 = 275.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.14/900.52 = 275.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.14x = 900.52 × 275.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.14x = 248,063.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,063.30/600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.34

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