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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.29, 898.40 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.29, 898.40 and 369.32 is: 552.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.29 : 898.40 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.29/898.40 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.29x = 898.40 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.29x = 331,797.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,797.49/600.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.73

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