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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.18, 900.49 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.18, 900.49 and 253.48 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.18 : 900.49 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.18/900.49 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.18x = 900.49 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.18x = 228,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,254.94/600.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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