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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 900.36 and 556.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 900.36 and 556.50 is: 834.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 900.36 = 556.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/900.36 = 556.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 900.36 × 556.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 501,050.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,050.34/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.75

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