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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 900 and 384.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 900 and 384.08 is: 575.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 900 = 384.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/900 = 384.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 900 × 384.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 345,672
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,672/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.89

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