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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.18, 900.04 and 394.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.18, 900.04 and 394.69 is: 591.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.18 : 900.04 = 394.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.18/900.04 = 394.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.18x = 900.04 × 394.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.18x = 355,236.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,236.79/600.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.88

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