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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.21, 901.53 and 357.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.21, 901.53 and 357.21 is: 536.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.21 : 901.53 = 357.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.21/901.53 = 357.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.21x = 901.53 × 357.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.21x = 322,035.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,035.53/600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.54

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