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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.25, 900.22 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.25, 900.22 and 271 is: 406.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.25 : 900.22 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.25/900.22 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.25x = 900.22 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.25x = 243,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,959.62/600.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.43

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