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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 899.14 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 899.14 and 275.84 is: 413.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 899.14 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/899.14 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 899.14 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 248,018.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,018.78/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.20

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