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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 899.40 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 899.40 and 383.64 is: 574.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 899.40 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/899.40 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 899.40 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 345,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,045.82/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.85

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