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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 900.03 and 253.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 900.03 and 253.47 is: 380.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 900.03 = 253.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/900.03 = 253.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 900.03 × 253.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 228,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,130.60/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.07

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