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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.17, 899.93 and 369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.17, 899.93 and 369.16 is: 553.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.17 : 899.93 = 369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.17/899.93 = 369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.17x = 899.93 × 369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.17x = 332,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,218.16/600.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.54

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