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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.18, 899.27 and 368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.18, 899.27 and 368.58 is: 552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.18 : 899.27 = 368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.18/899.27 = 368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.18x = 899.27 × 368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.18x = 331,448.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,448.26/600.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.25

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