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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 901.32 and 357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 901.32 and 357.84 is: 537.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 901.32 = 357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/901.32 = 357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 901.32 × 357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 322,528.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,528.35/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.33

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