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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.27, 901.43 and 370.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.27, 901.43 and 370.51 is: 556.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.27 : 901.43 = 370.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.27/901.43 = 370.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.27x = 901.43 × 370.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.27x = 333,991.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,991.18/600.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.41

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