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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.23, 900.48 and 253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.23, 900.48 and 253.59 is: 380.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.23 : 900.48 = 253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.23/900.48 = 253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.23x = 900.48 × 253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.23x = 228,352.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,352.09/600.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.44

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