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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.15, 900.16 and 253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.15, 900.16 and 253.36 is: 380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.15 : 900.16 = 253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.15/900.16 = 253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.15x = 900.16 × 253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.15x = 228,064.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,064.54/600.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.01

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