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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 899.44 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 899.44 and 356.52 is: 534.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 899.44 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/899.44 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 899.44 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 320,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,668.35/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.23

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