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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.16, 899.94 and 275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.16, 899.94 and 275.25 is: 412.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.16 : 899.94 = 275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.16/899.94 = 275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.16x = 899.94 × 275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.16x = 247,708.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,708.49/600.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.74

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