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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.23, 901.32 and 370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.23, 901.32 and 370.58 is: 556.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.23 : 901.32 = 370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.23/901.32 = 370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.23x = 901.32 × 370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.23x = 334,006.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,006.66/600.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.46

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