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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.19, 899.52 and 270.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.19, 899.52 and 270.77 is: 405.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.19 : 899.52 = 270.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.19/899.52 = 270.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.19x = 899.52 × 270.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.19x = 243,561.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,561.68/600.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.81

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