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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 900.08 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 900.08 and 253.50 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 900.08 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/900.08 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 900.08 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 228,170.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,170.28/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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