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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.19, 900.32 and 253.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.19, 900.32 and 253.18 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.19 : 900.32 = 253.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.19/900.32 = 253.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.19x = 900.32 × 253.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.19x = 227,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,943.02/600.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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