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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.26, 900.63 and 215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.26, 900.63 and 215.54 is: 323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.26 : 900.63 = 215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.26/900.63 = 215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.26x = 900.63 × 215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.26x = 194,121.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,121.79/600.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.40

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