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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.18, 899.54 and 275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.18, 899.54 and 275.10 is: 412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.18 : 899.54 = 275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.18/899.54 = 275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.18x = 899.54 × 275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.18x = 247,463.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,463.45/600.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.32

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