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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.19, 900.24 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.19, 900.24 and 369.12 is: 553.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.19 : 900.24 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.19/900.24 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.19x = 900.24 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.19x = 332,292.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,292.09/600.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.64

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