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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.21, 900.26 and 358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.21, 900.26 and 358.27 is: 537.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.21 : 900.26 = 358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.21/900.26 = 358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.21x = 900.26 × 358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.21x = 322,536.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,536.15/600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.37

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