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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.28, 900.78 and 253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.28, 900.78 and 253.59 is: 380.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.28 : 900.78 = 253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.28/900.78 = 253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.28x = 900.78 × 253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.28x = 228,431.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,431.23/600.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.54

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