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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.15, 901.58 and 577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.15, 901.58 and 577.20 is: 867.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.15 : 901.58 = 577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.15/901.58 = 577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.15x = 901.58 × 577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.15x = 520,389.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,389.09/600.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.10

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